Parchicola

J. Bechyné & B. Springlová de Bechyné, 1975

Species Guides

Parchicola iris (Olivier, 1808)(Iridescent Passionvine Flea Beetle)
Parchicola tibialis(Orange Passiflora Flea Beetle)

Parchicola is a of flea beetles (Chrysomelidae) containing at least four described . These small beetles are distributed across North America and the Neotropical region. The genus was established by Bechyné and Springlová de Bechyné in 1975.

Parchicola by (c) Tomás Carranza Perales, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Tomás Carranza Perales. Used under a CC-BY license.

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Parchicola tibialis by (c) skitterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by skitterbug. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Parchicola: /ˌpɑːrkɪˈkoʊlə/

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Identification

Flea beetles in this possess the enlarged hind characteristic of the tribe Alticini, enabling their jumping locomotion. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing Parchicola from other flea beetle genera require examination of genitalic and tarsal characters.

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Distribution

North America and the Neotropics.

Similar Taxa

Other flea beetle genera (Alticini)Many small, jumping chrysomelids share the enlarged hind legs and general body form; definitive identification relies on subtle morphological characters including tarsal formula and male genitalia.