Neolema dorsalis
(Olivier, 1791)
Neolema dorsalis is a of in the . It has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. The species was originally described as Crioceris dorsalis by Olivier in 1791. It belongs to a of leaf beetles, with over 1,000 iNaturalist observations documenting its presence across its range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neolema dorsalis: /neˈoʊ.lɛ.mə dɔrˈsælɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Armenia, the Caribbean, Middle America, North America, and South America. GBIF distribution records confirm presence across these regions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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