Xanthonia furcata
| Xanthonia furcata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus: | Xanthonia |
| Species: | X. furcata
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthonia furcata | |
Xanthonia furcata is a species of leaf beetle.[2][3][4][5] It is found in the southern and eastern United States.[5][6] It is associated with wild cherry and oaks.[6] The specific name comes from the Latin furca, meaning "fork".[1]
Distribution
X. furcata is distributed in Illinois, Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma.[1][6]
Description
Xanthonia furcata measure 2.8–3.5 mm (0.11–0.14 in) in length.[1][5] The elytra are reddish brown with darker spots.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e Staines, C. L.; Weisman, D. M. (2001). "The species of Xanthonia Baly 1863 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Eumolpinae) in North America east of the Mississippi River". Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 103 (1): 157–183 [165].
- ^ "Xanthonia furcata Staines & Weisman, 2001". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "Xanthonia furcata Staines & Weisman, 2001". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ "Xanthonia furcata Staines & Weisman, 2001". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ a b c "Xanthonia furcata Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
- ^ a b c Riley, E. G.; Weisman, D. M.; Quinn, M. A. (2019). "A taxonomic review of the Xanthonia species occurring in Texas (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae, Eumolpinae)". Zootaxa. 4668 (1): 1–29. doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4668.1.1. PMID 31716636. S2CID 203412806.