Disonycha

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Chrysomeloidea
Family: Chrysomelidae
Subfamily: Galerucinae
Tribe: Alticini
Genus: Disonycha

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Disonycha: //dɪˈsɒnɪkə//

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Summary

Disonycha is a genus of flea beetles in the family Chrysomelidae, comprising about 170 species found in the Nearctic and Neotropics.

Physical Characteristics

Large alticines, elytra usually striped. Hind pronotal corners angular, with a distinctive basal margin that is anteriorly angulate near the hind angle.

Identification Tips

Keys are based on collection specimens. The vivid colors fade soon after death, making identification based on coloration challenging.

Habitat

Found on a diverse array of plants, often associated with weeds.

Distribution

New World; throughout the US and southern Canada.

Diet

Larvae are folivorous; most species feed on weeds.

Life Cycle

Larvae are often found together with adults on host plants.