Strongylocassis
Hincks, 1950
Species Guides
1Strongylocassis is a of tortoise beetles established by Hincks in 1950. The genus contains a single , Strongylocassis atripes. It belongs to the Cassidinae within the leaf beetle Chrysomelidae. The genus is rarely encountered, with few documented observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Strongylocassis: //ˌstrɒŋɡɪloʊˈkæsɪs//
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Identification
As a , Strongylocassis is distinguished from other Cassidini genera by unique combinations of morphological features characteristic of S. atripes. Generic-level characters include structural modifications typical of tortoise beetles in tribe Cassidini, though specific diagnostic traits require examination of the type material.
Similar Taxa
- Other Cassidini generaStrongylocassis may be confused with related tortoise beetle in tribe Cassidini such as Cassida or related , but is distinguished by its unique combination of morphological features and status.
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Taxonomic status
The was erected by Hincks in 1950 and remains valid with a single included , S. atripes. The specific epithet 'atripes' refers to dark (black) legs.