Stenopodius martini

Blaisdell, 1939

Stenopodius martini is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by Blaisdell in 1939. It belongs to the Cassidinae, a group commonly known as tortoise beetles or hispine beetles. The species is known from the southwestern United States. Its food plant remains unknown, though have been collected on Sphaeralcea species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stenopodius martini: /stɛnoʊˈpoʊdiəs ˈmɑːrtɪnaɪ/

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Identification

As a member of the Stenopodius, this likely exhibits the characteristic body form of hispine beetles: somewhat flattened, often with enlarged hind . However, specific diagnostic features distinguishing S. martini from are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Associated with Sphaeralcea , suggesting occurrence in arid or semi-arid environments where these plants grow.

Distribution

United States: Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Host Associations

  • Sphaeralcea - collected onFood plant unknown; have been observed on this plant .

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Taxonomic placement

Originally described in 1939 by Blaisdell. Classified in tribe Chalepini, Cassidinae.

Data gaps

The food plant and larval of this remain unknown. No published studies have addressed its , , or ecological relationships beyond the single observation of occurrence on Sphaeralcea.

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