Eumolpus
Weber, 1801
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1Eumolpus is a of leaf beetles in the Chrysomelidae, Eumolpinae. The genus comprises approximately 40 , most of which are notably large-bodied compared to other members of the subfamily. Species are distributed throughout the , with one species (Eumolpus robustus) recorded as far north as Arizona in the United States. The genus is absent from the Caribbean.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eumolpus: /juːˈmɒlpəs/
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Identification
Members of Eumolpus are distinguished from other Eumolpinae by their large size, representing some of the largest within the . The genus can be separated from similar large-bodied leaf beetle genera by its placement within Eumolpini and its characteristic Neotropical distribution pattern.
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Habitat
Found in Neotropical terrestrial environments. Specific microhabitat preferences within the are not well documented in available sources.
Distribution
Distributed throughout the . One , Eumolpus robustus, extends northward into Arizona, United States. The is not found in the Caribbean.
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Etymology
The name Eumolpus is derived from Greek mythology, where Eumolpus (Εὔμολπος, 'good singer') was a legendary Thracian king, priest of Demeter, and founder of the Eleusinian Mysteries. The mythological figure was described as an excellent musician who played the aulos and lyre.