Parorectis sublaevis
(Barber, 1946)
Parorectis sublaevis is a of tortoise beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It was described by Barber in 1946. The species is found in Central America and North America. As a member of the Cassidinae, it possesses the characteristic tortoise-like body form typical of this group, with the and pronotum forming a protective shield over the body.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parorectis sublaevis: /ˌpæroʊˈrɛktɪs sʌbˈliːvɪs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Winter Botany Quiz #6 – answers and a checklist | Beetles In The Bush
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