Metaparia mandibuloflexa
Sublett, Schultz & Cook, 2021
Metaparia mandibuloflexa is a small leaf beetle in the Eumolpinae, described in 2021. The Metaparia was established by Flowers in 1996 to accommodate previously placed in Spintherophyta and related genera. Members of this genus are characterized by their globular body form and small size, typically under 5 mm. The specific epithet refers to a distinctive mandibular flexion characteristic of the species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metaparia mandibuloflexa: /mɛtəˈpɛəriə mænˌdɪbjʊloʊˈflɛksə/
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Similar Taxa
- SpintherophytaFormerly included now placed in Metaparia; distinguished by taxonomic revision rather than
- ChrysodinaHistorical name for South American now transferred to Metaparia or Spintherophyta
- IschyrolampraClosely related eumolpine with similar globular body form; some former Spintherophyta transferred here
- BrachyphnoeaSimilar globular eumolpine that can be confused with Metaparia in the field