''Apterodina'' is a genus of

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s in the subfamily

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. It is known from

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and

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. It was first described by the Czech entomologist,

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in 1954. All species of the genus have greatly reduced hind wings.

Species

* '' Apterodina achuparia'' Flowers, 2009 – Ecuador * '' Apterodina bechynei'' Flowers, 2004 – Colombia * '' Apterodina bucki'' Bechyné, 1954 – southeast Brazil * '' Apterodina granulifera'' Bechyné & Bechyné, 1964 – southeast Brazil * '' Apterodina ruminyahui'' Flowers, 2004 – Ecuador

References

Eumolpinae Chrysomelidae genera Beetles of South America {{Eumolpinae-stub