Syzeton floridanus

(Werner, 1990) Gompel, 2022

Syzeton floridanus is a of ant-like leaf beetle in the Aderidae. Originally described as Zonantes floridanus by Werner in 1990, it was later transferred to the Syzeton by Gompel in 2022. The species is known from North America, with the specific epithet "floridanus" suggesting a Florida association. Like other members of Aderidae, it is likely a small, inconspicuous with -mimicking characteristics, though detailed biological information remains sparse in the available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Syzeton floridanus: /saɪˈziːtən flɔːrɪˈdænəs/

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Distribution

North America; specifically known from Florida based on the epithet and taxonomic history.

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