Hemiphrynus
Horn, 1889
Species Guides
2Hemiphrynus is a of flea beetles ( Chrysomelidae) comprising 8 described distributed across the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. The genus was established by Horn in 1889. Species within this genus exhibit the characteristic enlarged hind that enable flea beetles to jump when disturbed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hemiphrynus: /hɛˈmɪfɹɪnəs/
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Distribution
Nearctic and Neotropical regions
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Taxonomic Note
The Catalogue of Life entry for 'Hemiphrynus corderoi' appears to be an error, as it places this name within Arachnida (Amblypygi) rather than Insecta. This represents a database classification mistake. The valid Hemiphrynus Horn, 1889 is firmly established within Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae based on GBIF, iNaturalist, and Wikipedia sources.