Glyptoscelis prosopis
Schaeffer, 1905
Glyptoscelis prosopis is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by Charles Frederic August Schaeffer in 1905. It occurs from southern Texas through Mexico and Central America. The specific epithet 'prosopis' suggests an association with mesquite (Prosopis), a common plant for related beetles in this , though direct host records for this species are limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Glyptoscelis prosopis: //ɡlɪpˈtoʊsɪlɪs prəˈsoʊpɪs//
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Distribution
Southern Texas, Mexico, and Central America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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- 2018 New Mexico/Texas Insect Collecting Trip “iReport” | Beetles In The Bush
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