Pteleon
Pteleon
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Chrysomeloidea
- Family: Chrysomelidae
- Subfamily: Galerucinae
- Tribe: Luperini
- Subtribe: Luperina-subtribe
- Genus: Pteleon
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pteleon: //ˈpte.le.on//
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Summary
Pteleon is a genus of beetles within the family Chrysomelidae, known for having at least one species in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. It belongs to the subtribe Luperina.
Habitat
South-western United States (California to Utah, Texas) and Mexico.
Distribution
Confined to the areas mentioned, primarily in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
Tags
- Pteleon
- beetle
- chrysomelidae
- luperini