Metrioidea convexa
(Blake, 1942)
Metrioidea convexa is a of in the , tribe Alticini. The species was described by Blake in 1942 and is recorded from North America. As a member of the Metrioidea, it belongs to a group of small characterized by enlarged hind adapted for jumping. The specific epithet 'convexa' refers to the convex body shape typical of this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metrioidea convexa: /mɛˈtriːoʊˌaɪdiə kənˈvɛksə/
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality records are sparse in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
The Metrioidea is classified within the tribe Alticini (), Galerucinae. Members of this genus are small with the characteristic enlarged hind legs that enable their jumping . The was originally described by Doris H. Blake in 1942.
Data Limitations
Available sources provide minimal biological information for this beyond basic taxonomic placement and geographic distribution. Detailed studies of , , and appear to be lacking in the accessible literature.