Baliosus ferrugineus

Staines, 2006

Baliosus ferrugineus is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae. It was described by Staines in 2006. The species is known from North America, with records from Arizona. Like other members of the Baliosus, it belongs to the tribe Chalepini, a group of tortoise beetles characterized by their flattened, often expanded bodies and association with plants.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Baliosus ferrugineus: /bəˈlaɪəsəs fɛˌruːdʒɪˈniːəs/

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Identification

Members of the Baliosus can be distinguished from other chalepine tortoise beetles by their body shape and elytral characteristics. B. ferrugineus specifically can be identified by its ferrugineous (rust-colored) coloration, as indicated by the specific epithet. The was described in 2006, making it a relatively recently recognized within the genus.

Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Arizona.

Similar Taxa

Other Baliosus speciesMembers of the same share the general body plan and chalepine characteristics; B. ferrugineus is distinguished by its rust coloration and specific morphological details described by Staines (2006).
Other Chalepini tortoise beetlesTribe members share the expanded, often flattened body form typical of tortoise beetles; identification to level requires examination of specific morphological characters.

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Taxonomic history

Baliosus ferrugineus was described by Staines in 2006, making it a relatively recently described within the Baliosus. The genus itself belongs to the tribe Chalepini, a diverse group of tortoise beetles within the Cassidinae.