Opacinota
E. Riley, 1986
Species Guides
1Opacinota is a of tortoise beetles ( Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae) described by E. Riley in 1986. It is , containing only the single O. bisignata. Tortoise beetles are known for their domed, shield-like body shape that extends from the pronotum to cover the . The genus belongs to the tribe Cassidini within the leaf beetle family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Opacinota: //ˌoʊpəsɪˈnoʊtə//
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Identification
As a , Opacinota is distinguished from other Cassidini genera by the unique combination of traits exhibited by its sole , O. bisignata. Specific diagnostic features for the genus relative to related tortoise beetle genera are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Cassidini generaOpacinota shares the tribe Cassidini with numerous other tortoise beetle , but differs in its specific morphological characteristics that define the genus.
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Taxonomic history
The Opacinota was established by Edward G. Riley in 1986. It remains with no additional described since its establishment.
Observation rarity
As of available records, the has extremely few documented observations (1 observation count in iNaturalist), suggesting it is either genuinely rare, poorly sampled, or restricted to a limited geographic range.