Tymnes chrysis

(Olivier, 1808)

Tymnes chrysis is a leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, found in North America. The has been documented feeding on plants of the Robinia and related genera in the family Fabaceae. As a member of the leaf beetle family, it likely exhibits the typical herbivorous feeding habits associated with this group, though specific behavioral details remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tymnes chrysis: /ˈtɪmnɛs ˈkrɪsɪs/

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Habitat

Associated with plants of the Robinia (locusts) and similar genera in the Fabaceae.

Distribution

North America.

Diet

Recorded feeding on plants of the Robinia or similar genera in the Fabaceae.

Host Associations

Robinia - plantcommonly known as 'locusts'
Fabaceae - plant similar within this

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Taxonomic Note

The specific epithet 'chrysis' is shared with several unrelated insect , including the cuckoo wasp Chrysis and the tiger Odontocheila chrysis, but these represent entirely different groups (Hymenoptera and Carabidae respectively) and should not be confused with this leaf beetle.

Data Limitations

This is represented by only 7 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is either genuinely rare, underreported, or difficult to detect. Published biological information is extremely limited beyond plant records.