Texiluperus
Texiluperus is a of leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) to Texas. The genus contains two : T. spretus and T. texanus. Both species were originally described in the genus Luperodes and later transferred to Pseudoluperus before being placed in this genus. The genus name reflects its Texas distribution.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Texiluperus: /ˈtɛksɪljuːpərʊs/
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Distribution
Texas, United States. The etymology of the name explicitly references Texas, and both described are recorded from this state.
Similar Taxa
- LuperodesBoth Texiluperus were originally described in this before being transferred.
- PseudoluperusTexiluperus were placed in this prior to their current classification.
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Taxonomic history
Both in this underwent multiple generic reassignments: originally described in Luperodes, then transferred to Pseudoluperus, and finally placed in the newly established genus Texiluperus.
Species included
Texiluperus spretus (Horn, 1893) and Texiluperus texanus (Horn, 1893), both described by George Henry Horn in the same year.