Dysphenges oblivius
Dysphenges oblivius is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, tribe Alticini. It was described by Gilbert and Riley in 2012 as one of three new species of the Dysphenges from the United States. The genus Dysphenges was erected by Horn in 1894 and is part of the Galerucinae. Very little is known about this species beyond its original description.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dysphenges oblivius: /dɪsˈfɛn.dʒiːz əˈblɪ.vi.əs/
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Identification
Dysphenges oblivius can be distinguished from other Dysphenges by the diagnostic characters provided in the original description (Gilbert & Riley 2012). The three species described in that work—D. oblivius, D. penrosei, and D. tibialis—are separable by features of the male genitalia, tibial armature, and elytral punctation. Specific identification requires examination of type material or reference to the original description.
Distribution
United States. The specific type locality and known range within the United States were detailed in the original description (Gilbert & Riley 2012).
Similar Taxa
- Dysphenges penroseiDescribed in the same 2012 revision; distinguished by male genitalia, tibial armature, and elytral punctation patterns.
- Dysphenges tibialisDescribed in the same 2012 revision; distinguished by male genitalia, tibial armature, and elytral punctation patterns.
More Details
Type of information
All information derives from the original description in Gilbert & Riley (2012). No subsequent biological or ecological studies have been published.
Nomenclatural note
The specific epithet 'oblivius' presumably refers to the having been overlooked or 'forgotten' prior to its formal description, given the long gap since the was established in 1894.