Dibolia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dibolia
Dibolia cynoglossi
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Coleoptera
Family:	Chrysomelidae
Tribe:	Alticini
Genus:	Dibolia Latreille, 1829

Dibolia is a group of tiny, jumping beetles. Scientists call these groups "genera". These special beetles are also known as leaf beetles because they love to eat leaves!

You can find Dibolia beetles almost everywhere in Europe. They were first put into their own group in 1829 by a French scientist named Pierre André Latreille.

What are Leaf Beetles?

Leaf beetles belong to a big family of insects called Chrysomelidae. There are thousands of different kinds of leaf beetles all over the world! They get their name because most of them feed on plants, especially leaves.

Tiny Jumpers

Dibolia beetles are quite small. They have strong back legs that help them jump very well. This jumping ability helps them escape from danger quickly, much like a tiny grasshopper!

Where Do Dibolia Beetles Live?

These interesting beetles are mostly found across Europe. They live in different habitats, often where their favorite food plants grow. They are usually found on specific types of plants, which they use for both food and shelter.

Who Discovered Dibolia?

The scientist who first described and grouped Dibolia beetles was Pierre André Latreille. He was a famous French zoologist who studied insects. In 1829, he officially named and organized the Dibolia genus, helping us understand more about these tiny creatures.

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  Dibolia occultans