Neogalerucella lineola
(Fabricius, 1781)
Neogalerucella lineola is a of leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. The species is currently classified under the Neogalerucella, though it was historically placed in Galerucella. It belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as leaf beetles, which are primarily herbivorous and often associated with specific plants. The taxonomic status of this species as a synonym of Galerucella lineola indicates ongoing revisions in the classification of this genus group.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neogalerucella lineola: /ˌniːoʊˌɡælɛruˈsɛlə ˌlɪniˈoʊlə/
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Distribution
Distribution records indicate presence in Belgium. The broader geographic range of this is not well-documented in the provided sources.
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF lists Neogalerucella lineola as a synonym of Galerucella lineola, indicating that the Neogalerucella may not be universally accepted. The taxonomic boundary between Neogalerucella and Galerucella remains under study, with some authorities treating Neogalerucella as a distinct genus while others subsume it within Galerucella.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
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