Rhabdopterus deceptor
Barber, 1943
Rhabdopterus deceptor is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by Barber in 1943. It is recorded from North America, with distribution records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. The species is part of a of leaf beetles whose members are associated with various plants, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhabdopterus deceptor: /ræbdˈɒptərəs dɪˈsɛptɔr/
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario in Canada.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'deceptor' suggests this may have been named for its deceptive similarity to other species, a common practice in when cryptic species are discovered. The Rhabdopterus is classified within the leaf beetle Chrysomelidae, one of the largest families of beetles with over 35,000 described species worldwide.