Walterianella

Bechyné, 1955

Walterianella is a of (: : Galerucinae: Alticini) in the subtribe Oedionychina. The genus contains more than 40 described distributed in the Neotropical region. Recent taxonomic revisions have transferred several species from related genera into Walterianella, establishing new combinations. Larval stages have been described for at least one species, Walterianella bucki.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Walterianella: /wɔːl.tɛˌriːəˈnɛl.lə/

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Identification

As a member of the subtribe Oedionychina, Walterianella can be distinguished from other by genitalic characters and subtle external morphological features. to species exist for some species groups. Accurate identification typically requires examination of male .

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Distribution

Central and South America; Neotropical Region.

Life Cycle

Larval stages have been described for Walterianella bucki, indicating with , , , and stages. Specific developmental details for most remain undocumented.

Similar Taxa

CuyabasaRelated oedionychine ; have been transferred between these genera in taxonomic revisions
PalmaralticaRelated oedionychine in the same subtribe; taxonomic boundaries revised in recent studies
RhynchasphaeraRelated oedionychine ; historically confused with Walterianella, with reclassified between them

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Taxonomic History

The was established by Jan Bechyné in 1955. Nine new combinations were established in 2023, transferring from Jacoby's original descriptions in the genera Cuyabasa, Palmaraltica, and Rhynchasphaera to Walterianella.