Triarius nigroflavus
E.Riley, S.Clark & Gilbert, 2001
Triarius nigroflavus is a skeletonizing leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, described in 2001. The belongs to a known for feeding on morning glories and related plants in the family Convolvulaceae. It is recorded from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Triarius nigroflavus: /trɪˈɛər.i.əs nɪˌgroʊˈfleɪ.vəs/
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Identification
As a member of Triarius, this may share diagnostic features of the , including body shape and antennal structure. Specific distinguishing characters from are not documented in available sources. The specific epithet "nigroflavus" suggests a black-and-yellow color pattern, though this has not been formally described.
Distribution
Recorded from North America. Specific range boundaries within the continent are not documented.
Diet
As a skeletonizing leaf beetle, feeding involves consuming leaf tissue between . in Triarius feed on Convolvulaceae (morning glory ), but associations for this specific are not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Triarius species share similar and ecological habits; precise identification requires examination of genitalia or other subtle characters.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described in 2001 by E. Riley, S. Clark, and J. Gilbert, making it a relatively recently described within the .