Omophoita cyanipennis
(Fabricius, 1798)
Eight-spotted Flea Beetle
Omophoita cyanipennis, commonly known as the eight-spotted flea beetle, is a of flea beetle in the Chrysomelidae. The species was described by Fabricius in 1798. It is distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. Two are recognized: O. c. cyanipennis and O. c. octomaculata.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Omophoita cyanipennis: //oʊmoʊˈfaɪtə saɪəˈnɪpɛnɪs//
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Identification
The "eight-spotted flea beetle" refers to a spotted color pattern on the , though specific diagnostic features for distinguishing this from are not documented in available sources. As a member of the tribe Alticini, it possesses the enlarged hind characteristic of flea beetles that enable jumping locomotion.
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Distribution
Recorded from the Caribbean Sea region, Central America, North America, and Colombia (Valle del Cauca). GBIF distribution records confirm presence in the Caribbean, Middle America, and North America.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Omophoita cyanipennis cyanipennis (Fabricius, 1798) and Omophoita cyanipennis octomaculata (Crotch, 1873). The latter was originally described by Crotch in 1873.
Taxonomic Status
GBIF flags the taxonomic status of this as 'DOUBTFUL', indicating potential taxonomic uncertainty or need for revision.