Urodera dilaticollis
Jacoby, 1889
Urodera dilaticollis is a case-bearing leaf beetle described by Jacoby in 1889. It belongs to the Chrysomelidae, a large group of herbivorous beetles commonly known as leaf beetles. The has been documented in both Central America and North America. Like other members of its family, it likely feeds on plant material, though specific associations remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Urodera dilaticollis: /ˌʊrəˈdɛrə ˌdaɪlətɪˈkɒlɪs/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic history
First described by Martin Jacoby in 1889. The Urodera contains relatively few , and the group has received limited modern taxonomic study.
Observation records
iNaturalist documents 52 observations of this , suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists, though it remains poorly studied in the scientific literature.