An integrative approach reveals a new species of flightless leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae: Suinzona) from South Korea.

ABSTRACT: The leaf beetle genus Suinzona, consisting of over 20 species, is mainly known for species from Southwest China, and its closely related genus Potaninia, with only two species, is widely distributed in South China and upper Southeast Asia. Despite recent morphological studies, the status of these taxa has long been controversial. Here, we investigated the taxonomic status and phylogenetic relationships of the genera Suinzona and Potaninia within Chrysomelinae using molecular, morphological and ecological data. Molecular phylogenetic analysis supported that they should be regarded as distinct genera, which is consistent with morphological evidence, e.g., well-developed/reduced hind wings. Based on combined evidence from examination of larval and adult morphology, host plants and mitochondri

SUBMITTER: Cho HW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8060373 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature