Eumolpini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eumolpini: /juːˈmɒlpɪnaɪ/

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Summary

Eumolpini is the largest tribe in the subfamily Eumolpinae, consisting of many leaf beetle genera characterized by specific morphological traits, feeding habits, and global distribution.

Physical Characteristics

Members of Eumolpini typically have a longitudinal median groove on the pygidium, subglabrous bodies, and appendiculate pretarsal claws.

Identification Tips

Look for the characteristic median groove on the pygidium, as well as the overall body shape and claw structure.

Habitat

Eumolpini are found in various habitats around the world, primarily associated with plants as they feed on leaves.

Distribution

Approximately 170 genera of Eumolpini are found worldwide.

Diet

They are herbivorous and primarily feed on leaves of various plants.

Life Cycle

Details on the complete life cycle are generally not specified but follow typical beetle development including egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages.

Reproduction

Reproductive strategies are consistent with those of many beetle species, involving laying eggs on suitable food sources for larvae.

Ecosystem Role

Eumolpini play a role in their ecosystems as herbivores, affecting plant communities and serving as prey for predators.

Collecting Methods

• Light trapping
• Hand collecting from host plants

Preservation Methods

• Pinning
• Ethanol preservation

Evolution

Eumolpini is a large tribe with diverse genera, showing evolutionary adaptation mainly in morphology for feeding and reproduction.

Similar Taxa

• Chrysomelidae
• Megascelidini

Misconceptions

Some genera traditionally classified under different tribes have been synonymized or reclassified under Eumolpini.

Tags

• Eumolpini
• beetles
• leaf beetles
• Eumolpinae
• Coleoptera