Disonycha stenosticha
Schaeffer, 1931
Texas Thin-lined Yellow Disonycha
Disonycha stenosticha is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1931. It belongs to the large Disonycha, which contains numerous North American flea beetle species. The "Texas Thin-lined Yellow Disonycha" suggests a distinctive color pattern and geographic association with Texas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Disonycha stenosticha: /dɪˈsɒnɪkə stɛnəˈstɪkə/
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Distribution
North America. The suggests particular association with Texas, though precise range boundaries are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
Disonycha is a large and taxonomically challenging of flea beetles. -level identification often requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological features. The specific epithet "stenosticha" derives from Greek roots meaning "narrow row" or "narrow line," likely referring to a distinctive elytral marking pattern.
Observation status
As of available records, this has relatively few documented observations (36 on iNaturalist), suggesting it may be genuinely uncommon, undercollected, or difficult to identify in the field.