Disonycha pensylvanica

(Illiger, 1807)

Pennsylvania Flea Beetle

Disonycha pensylvanica is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae. It has been documented in Central America and North America, including records from Nova Scotia, Canada. As a member of the Disonycha, it shares the characteristic enlarged hind that enable jumping locomotion typical of flea beetles. The specific epithet "pensylvanica" refers to Pennsylvania, though this likely reflects the type locality rather than an exclusive distribution.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Disonycha pensylvanica: //dɪˈsɒnɪkə ˌpɛnsɪlˈvɛnɪkə//

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Distribution

Documented from Central America and North America. Specific regional records include Nova Scotia, Canada. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.

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Taxonomic Note

The specific epithet "pensylvanica" (also spelled "pennsylvanica" in some sources) follows the original spelling by Illiger (1807). The is sometimes referenced with the modern spelling "pennsylvanica," though the original spelling "pensylvanica" is maintained in authoritative databases such as GBIF and iNaturalist.