Luperosoma subsulcatum
(Horn, 1893)
Luperosoma subsulcatum is a small leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae. measure approximately 3.5 mm in length. The has been documented in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Luperosoma subsulcatum: //ˌluː.pɛˈroʊ.sə.mə ˌsʌbˌsʌlˈkeɪ.təm//
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Identification
are distinguished by their small size (~3.5 mm), reddish brown , and (blackish) . The specific epithet 'subsulcatum' suggests subtly grooved or furrowed elytra, though this requires confirmation.
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Distribution
Recorded from Mexico (Central America) and the southwestern United States: New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona.
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Taxonomic History
Described by George Henry Horn in 1893.