Disonycha admirabila
Blatchley, 1924
Disonycha admirabila is a of flea beetle described by Blatchley in 1924. The species belongs to the Alticinae within the leaf beetle Chrysomelidae. It has been documented across North America with over 350 observations recorded on iNaturalist. Like other flea beetles, it possesses enlarged hind adapted for jumping.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Disonycha admirabila: //dɪˈsɒnɪkə ædˌmɪˈræbɪlə//
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Identification
As a member of Disonycha, this likely exhibits the characteristic color patterns of the genus, which often include bold contrasting markings. Definitive identification requires examination of specific morphological features such as pronotal shape, elytral punctation patterns, and male genitalia. It can be distinguished from other Disonycha species by subtle differences in body proportions and coloration, though precise diagnostic characters require taxonomic keys.
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Distribution
North America. Specific range boundaries within North America have not been precisely documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Other Disonycha species Disonycha contains multiple North American with similar body plans and color patterns. Accurate identification to species level requires detailed examination of morphological characters.
- Other Alticinae flea beetlesThe enlarged hind characteristic of flea beetles are shared across the Alticinae, making jumping ability alone insufficient for identification to or .
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Taxonomic history
Described by W.S. Blatchley in 1924, a prominent American entomologist known for his work on Coleoptera of Indiana and Florida.