Metachroma

Chevrolat in Dejean, 1836

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Metachroma is a of leaf beetles in the Eumolpinae, comprising approximately 140 described . The genus exhibits notable color pattern variation among its members, reflected in its name derived from Greek words meaning "different color." Its distribution spans from Ontario, Canada to Mendoza, Argentina, with particular in the Antilles. Forty species occur north of Mexico. An extinct species is known from Eocene deposits in the United States.

Metachroma luridum by (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC-BY license.Metachroma floridanum by no rights reserved, uploaded by kcthetc1. Used under a CC0 license.Metachroma texanum by (c) Alexis Smith, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Alexis Smith. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Metachroma: /ˌmɛtəˈkroʊmə/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Eumolpinae by characteristic color pattern variation among ; specific diagnostic features for the genus as a whole are not well documented in available sources. Species-level identification requires examination of morphological details not specified in general genus-level treatments.

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Habitat

Associated with vegetation in diverse environments across its broad geographic range; specific preferences vary by .

Distribution

Ontario, Canada to Mendoza, Argentina, including the Antilles. Forty occur north of Mexico. Unconfirmed reports suggest possible extension to Pacific Islands. Extinct species known from Eocene deposits in the United States.

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