Pteleon
Jacoby, 1888
Species Guides
1- Pteleon brevicornis(Orange Stout-horned Luperine)
Pteleon is a of leaf beetles in the Chrysomelidae, established by Jacoby in 1888. The genus contains at least three described . Like other Chrysomelidae, these beetles are associated with vegetation and are likely herbivorous, though specific details for this genus are limited in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pteleon: //ˈpte.le.on//
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Taxonomic Notes
The Pteleon was described by Martin Jacoby in 1888. The name is derived from Greek 'ptelea' meaning elm, possibly indicating an association with elm trees (Ulmus) for some , though this relationship has not been confirmed in modern literature.