Sumitrosis triplehorni
Sumitrosis triplehorni is a small leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is known only from southern Florida and the Florida Keys, making it a geographically restricted . are among the smallest members of the , measuring under 3.5 mm in length.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sumitrosis triplehorni: /ˌsuːmɪˈtroʊsɪs ˈtrɪpəlˌhɔːrni/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Sumitrosis by its extremely small size and restricted Florida distribution. The specific epithet honors American coleopterist Charles A. Triplehorn. Definitive identification likely requires examination of male genitalia or other microscopic features, as is standard for Eumolpinae species.
Distribution
to southern Florida peninsula and Florida Keys, United States. No records from other regions or countries.
Similar Taxa
- Other Sumitrosis speciesShare -level morphological traits; S. triplehorni distinguished by smaller size and Florida-only distribution
- Other Eumolpinae in FloridaSimilar body form; identification to requires detailed examination
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'triplehorni' honors Charles A. Triplehorn (1929–2022), prominent American coleopterist and in weevils and leaf beetles.