Synetocephalus vandykei
(Blake, 1942)
Synetocephalus vandykei is a of skeletonizing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described by Blake in 1942. The species is known from North America. As a member of the tribe Alticini (flea beetles), it likely possesses enlarged hind adapted for jumping, a characteristic of this group.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Synetocephalus vandykei: /sɪˌnɛtoʊˈsɛfələs ˌvændˈkaɪ/
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Distribution
North America. Specific locality details are not well documented in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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