Omophoita albicollis
(Fabricius, 1787)
Oblique-banded Flea Beetle
Omophoita albicollis is a flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the Oblique-banded Flea Beetle. The is native to Brazil, where it has been recorded across multiple states from Acre to São Paulo. As a member of the Omophoita, it shares the enlarged hind characteristic of flea beetles that enable jumping locomotion. The species was first described by Fabricius in 1787.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Omophoita albicollis: /oʊˈmɑfoʊɪtə ælˈbaɪˌkoʊlɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from 12 Brazilian states: Acre (BR-AC), Bahia (BR-BA), Ceará (BR-CE), Espírito Santo (BR-ES), Goiás (BR-GO), Minas Gerais (BR-MG), Mato Grosso (BR-MT), Pernambuco (BR-PE), Piauí (BR-PI), Rio de Janeiro (BR-RJ), Santa Catarina (BR-SC), and São Paulo (BR-SP).