Rhabdopterus bottimeri
Barber, 1946
Rhabdopterus bottimeri is a in the , Eumolpinae. It was described by Barber in 1946 and is to North and Middle America. The Rhabdopterus comprises small to -sized leaf beetles, many of which are associated with particular plants. This is poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhabdopterus bottimeri: //ræbˈdɒptərəs bɒˈtɪməraɪ//
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Identification
Members of Rhabdopterus can be recognized by their convex, oval body shape and the structure of their , which are appendiculate (bearing a small or lobe at the base). Specific characters distinguishing R. bottimeri from are not readily available in accessible literature. Identification to level likely requires examination of male and comparison with .
Distribution
Recorded from North America and Middle America. Specific countries or localities are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Rhabdopterus picipesAnother in the same with overlapping distribution in North America; separation requires detailed morphological examination.
- Other Eumolpinae generaMany Eumolpinae share the convex body form and appendiculate ; Rhabdopterus is distinguished by specific features of the and .
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Rhabdopterus was revised by Bechyné in the mid-20th century, but R. bottimeri has received little subsequent taxonomic attention. The epithet honors an individual, presumably an or , though the etymology is not explicitly documented in the original description.
Data limitations
This is represented by extremely few observations in public databases (iNaturalist: 1 observation as of source date). Published biological information appears to be essentially absent from readily accessible literature.