Neobrotica
Jacoby, 1887
Species Guides
1Neobrotica is a of leaf beetles in the Chrysomelidae, first described by Jacoby in 1887. The genus contains approximately 60 described distributed across the Americas, from the southern United States through Central America to northern South America. Most species were described in the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, with significant contributions by Jacoby, Blake, and Bechyné. The genus is characterized by species with distinctive color patterns, often featuring maculations or fasciae on the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neobrotica: //ˌniːoʊˈbroʊtɪkə//
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Distribution
The ranges from the southern United States (Texas) through Mexico and Central America to northern South America, with recorded from Honduras, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Host Associations
- Erythrina - plantNeobrotica erythrinae is associated with Erythrina
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Etymology
The name combines the Greek prefix 'neo-' (new) with 'Brotica', likely referencing the related genus Brotica or the Greek 'brotos' (mortal/mortal thing), though the precise etymology has not been formally documented.
Taxonomic History
The was established by Martin Jacoby in 1887. Major revisions were conducted by Doris H. Blake in 1966, who described numerous new . Several species were transferred from other genera, including some originally described under Diabrotica and other genera.