Oulema arizonae

(Schaeffer, 1919)

Oulema arizonae is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, originally described by Schaeffer in 1919. GBIF currently lists it as a synonym of Physonota arizonae, though iNaturalist and other sources maintain it under Oulema. The species is recorded from North America and Middle America. As a member of the leaf beetle family, it likely feeds on plant material, though specific associations remain undocumented in the available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oulema arizonae: /ˈaʊlɛmə ˌæɹɪˈzoʊni/

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Distribution

Recorded from North America and Middle America. Specific locality details are sparse in available sources.

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Taxonomic Uncertainty

This presents a taxonomic discrepancy: GBIF flags Oulema arizonae as a synonym of Physonota arizonae, while iNaturalist and Wikipedia retain it under Oulema. The original description by Schaeffer (1919) may need verification to resolve this classification.

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