Syzeton ater
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Tenebrionoidea
- Family: Aderidae
- Tribe: Aderini
- Subtribe: Syzetoninina
- Genus: Syzeton
- Species: ater
Pronunciation
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Summary
Syzeton ater is a species of ant-like leaf beetle in the family Aderidae. It is found in North America.
Habitat
Oak-juniper woodlands in central Texas
Distribution
From Pennsylvania and Louisiana to Illinois, Kansas, and Texas
Life Cycle
Apr-Oct in Texas
Evolution
Formerly a member of the genus Zonantes; transferred to the genus Syzeton as a result of research published in 2022.
Tags
- Coleoptera
- Aderidae
- Syzeton ater