Disonycha barberi
Blake, 1951
Snake-Eyes Flea Beetle
Disonycha barberi is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It is distributed across Central America and North America. The species is commonly known as the Snake- Flea Beetle. Like other flea beetles, it possesses enlarged hind adapted for jumping.



Pronunciation
How to pronounce Disonycha barberi: //daɪˈsɒnɪkə ˈbɑːrbəri//
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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