Cadiz hardyi
Andrews & Gilbert, 1992
Cadiz hardyi is the sole in the leaf beetle Cadiz, described in 1992 from the Cadiz Dunes in San Bernardino County, California. This species belongs to the Chrysomelinae within the Chrysomelidae. The genus is to North America, and the species name honors an individual with the surname Hardy.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cadiz hardyi: //ˈkædɪz ˈhɑːrdi//
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Identification
Distinguished as the only in its . Specimens were originally described from a specific dune in the Mojave Desert, suggesting potential adaptations to sandy environments. No published diagnostic features separating it from other Chrysomelinae genera are available in the provided sources.
Habitat
Cadiz Dunes in San Bernardino County, California. The type locality indicates a sand dune environment in the Mojave Desert.
Distribution
Known only from the type locality in California, USA. GBIF records indicate presence in North America.