Disonycha balsbaughi
Blake, 1970
Disonycha balsbaughi is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by Blake in 1970. It is known from North America. Like other members of the Disonycha, it likely possesses enlarged hind adapted for jumping. The species is poorly documented in the literature, with minimal published information on its and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Disonycha balsbaughi: /dɪˈsɒnɪkə bælzˈbɔːɡaɪ/
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Identification
Disonycha balsbaughi can be distinguished from other Disonycha by examination of specific morphological characters established in the original description by Blake (1970). Accurate identification requires reference to taxonomic keys or the original description, as visual separation from is not reliably possible from general field observations.
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse; the has been documented in the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Disonycha speciesMembers of the Disonycha share similar body plans, coloration patterns, and jumping adaptations, making field identification to level difficult without detailed examination.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Doris H. Blake in 1970. Blake was a prolific describer of Chrysomelidae, particularly flea beetles, and many of her species descriptions remain the primary source of information for these .