Xanthonia pilosa
Staines & Weisman, 2002
Xanthonia pilosa is a small leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by Staines and Weisman in 2002. The is known from the Southwestern United States, specifically Arizona and Utah. measure 2.9–3.2 mm in length and display reddish-brown with darker spots.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xanthonia pilosa: /zænˈθoʊniə paɪˈloʊsə/
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Identification
Distinguished from by the combination of small size (2.9–3.2 mm), reddish-brown with darker spotting, and geographic restriction to Arizona and Utah. The specific epithet 'pilosa' suggests presence of hair-like setae, though this requires verification.
Distribution
Southwestern United States: Arizona and Utah
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Taxonomic history
Described in 2002 by Staines and Weisman, making it a relatively recently described within the Xanthonia.