Xanthonia
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Xanthonia furcata
Xanthonia furcata is a small leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Staines & Weisman in 2001. The species is found in the southern and eastern United States, with documented records from Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and Oklahoma. It is associated with wild cherry (Prunus spp.) and oaks (Quercus spp.) as host plants. The specific epithet 'furcata' derives from Latin 'furca,' meaning 'fork,' though the morphological feature this refers to is not explicitly described in available sources.
Xanthonia nitida
Black Texas Xanthonian
Xanthonia nitida is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described in 2019. It is known from Texas and is recognized by its dark coloration. As a member of the genus Xanthonia, it belongs to a group of small leaf beetles that are often associated with vegetation in various habitats. The species is relatively recently described and appears to be uncommon, with limited observation records.
Xanthonia picturata
Common Texas Oak Xanthonia
Xanthonia picturata is a leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described in 2019 from Texas. It is one of several recently described species in the genus Xanthonia, a group of small leaf beetles associated with oak trees. The species is relatively well-documented through citizen science observations, with over 100 records on iNaturalist. Its common name reflects its apparent association with oak habitats in Texas.
Xanthonia texana
Xanthonia texana is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Eumolpinae. It was described in 2019 from Texas, representing a relatively recent addition to the genus Xanthonia. The genus comprises small leaf beetles, many of which are associated with specific host plants. As a recently described species, detailed natural history information remains limited.
Xanthonia vagans
Large Juniper Xanthonian
Xanthonia vagans is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is associated with juniper host plants and has a relatively large body size compared to congeners. The species occurs in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.