Stenispa

Baly, 1858

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Stenispa is a of leaf beetles in the Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae. The genus was established by Baly in 1858 and contains at least 20 described . Members are classified within the tribe Cephaloleiini, a group of hispine beetles characterized by spiny or expanded body forms. The genus has been documented in North America, with records from the northeastern United States.

Stenispa metallica by (c) Bill Keim, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.Stenispa metallica by (c) skitterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by skitterbug. Used under a CC-BY license.Stenispa graminicola by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Stenispa: //ˈstɛnɪspa//

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Distribution

Documented from the northeastern United States, specifically Vermont. The broader distribution likely extends to other regions of North America and potentially the Neotropics, though specific locality data for most remains sparse.

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