Physonota calochroma floridensis
(Blake, 1965)
Physonota calochroma floridensis is a synonymized of tortoise beetle originally described from Florida. The name was proposed by Blake in 1965 but is currently treated as a synonym of Eurypepla jamaicensis (formerly Physonota calochroma). Tortoise beetles in this group are characterized by their domed, turtle-like formed from modified and pronotum. The to which this subspecies belongs exhibits rapid color-changing abilities, shifting from silvery-green to brownish tones within seconds in response to environmental stimuli.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Physonota calochroma floridensis: //ˌfaɪsoʊˈnoʊtə ˌkæloʊˈkroʊmə ˌflɔrɪˈdɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
Caribbean; North America (present in both regions). Specific Florida distribution inferred from epithet "floridensis" but not independently verified.
Similar Taxa
- Eurypepla jamaicensisP. calochroma floridensis is currently synonymized under this ; both share the domed and color-changing characteristics of the Eurypepla group