Babia tetraspilota
J.L. LeConte, 1858
western babia
Babia tetraspilota, known as the western babia, is a case-bearing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. The was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1858 and occurs across parts of Central and North America. It belongs to a of small leaf beetles characterized by their case-bearing larval stage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Babia tetraspilota: /ˈbeɪ.bi.ə ˌtɛ.trəspaɪˈloʊtə/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
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Subspecies
Three are recognized: Babia tetraspilota tenuis Schaeffer, 1933; Babia tetraspilota tetraspilota J.L. LeConte, 1858 (nominate subspecies); and Babia tetraspilota texana Schaeffer, 1933.