Paria
Species Guides
13- Paria arizonensis
- Paria aterrima
- Paria fragariae-complex
- Paria frosti
- Paria opacicollis(oak parium)
- Paria pratensis
- Paria quadriguttata(Willow Paria)
- Paria quadrinotata(Four-marked Oval Leaf Beetle)
- Paria scutellaris
Paria is a of leaf beetles in the Chrysomelidae, Eumolpinae. The genus contains approximately 40 described distributed across North and South America, with 19 species recorded north of Mexico. Paria is closely related to and morphologically similar to the genus Typophorus. Species in this genus are herbivorous, feeding on plant foliage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paria: /ˈpɛər.i.ə/
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Identification
Paria are distinguished from similar primarily by genitalic characters. The genus is notably similar to Typophorus, requiring careful examination of male genitalia for definitive identification. External morphological features alone are generally insufficient to separate these genera.
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Distribution
North and South America. Nineteen are documented north of Mexico, with the remaining species distributed across Central and South America.
Diet
Herbivorous; feeds on plant foliage.
Similar Taxa
- TypophorusExtremely similar external ; requires genitalic examination for separation.
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Taxonomic note
The Paria was established by J. E. Gray in 1868. The name 'Paria' is also used for a genus of gastropods (mollusks), but these are unrelated .