Dysphenges rileyi
Gilbert & Andrews, 2002
Dysphenges rileyi is a of ( Galerucinae, tribe Alticini) in the . The species was described in 2002 by Gilbert and Andrews. It occurs in Central America and North America.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
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Etymology
The specific epithet "rileyi" honors Edward G. Riley, an who has contributed significantly to the study of , including co-authoring the description of three new Dysphenges from the United States.
Taxonomic history
Dysphenges rileyi was described in 2002 by Arthur J. Gilbert and J. Andrew Andrews. The Dysphenges was established by Horn in 1894.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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- The Pan-Pacific Entomologist 88(2)—Penrose Memorial issue | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Neorileya
- Recent literature – The Coleopterists Bulletin | Beetles In The Bush
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