Neofidia cana

Neofidia cana is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. The Neofidia was established relatively recently, with species transferred from related genera based on morphological and phylogenetic studies. This species is part of a group of Neotropical leaf beetles. Records of this species remain sparse, with limited observational data available.

Neofidia cana by (c) Joseph Aubert, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Joseph Aubert. Used under a CC-BY license.Neofidia cana by (c) Joseph Aubert, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Joseph Aubert. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Neofidia cana: /niːoʊˈfɪdiə ˈkeɪnə/

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Distribution

Neotropical region. Specific country records are limited; the Neofidia is primarily associated with Central and South America.

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Taxonomic history

The Neofidia was erected to accommodate previously placed in other genera within the Eumolpinae. The specific epithet 'cana' refers to the grayish or hoary coloration typical of this species.

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