Phydanis
Horn, 1889
Species Guides
1- Phydanis bicolor(Texas Snakeherb Flea Beetle)
Phydanis is a of flea beetles (Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae: Alticini) containing two described . The genus was established by Horn in 1889. Species in this genus are uncommonly encountered and poorly documented in the literature. One species, P. bicolor, has been recorded from Texas with a confirmed association, though specific host plants are not detailed in available sources.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
North America and Mexico. Phydanis bicolor has been documented from Texas.
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Taxonomic Note
The contains two : Phydanis bicolor Horn, 1889 and Phydanis nigriventris Jacoby. Despite being described over 130 years ago, biological and ecological data remain sparse.
Data Limitations
iNaturalist records indicate only 6 observations for the entire , reflecting its rarity in collections and field encounters. Published biological information is largely restricted to taxonomic descriptions and scattered collection records.