Hispinae, Chrysomelidae, Coleoptera, Insecta, Arthropoda, Animalia
Overall black with orange markings on pronotum and base of elytra. Head: vertex impunctate, trisulcate; frons projecting. Antennae: segment I subglobular; II transverse; III-V cylindrical, VI-VII transverse; VIII pointed at apex. Pronotum: wider than long, widest at base; densely punctate; basal impression present; tooth in anterior angles. Scutellum: quadrate. Elytra: 8 rows of punctures; four costae; sutural margin carinate; side margins sparsely dentate; apical margins strongly dentate. Venter: abdomen yellowish, rest black. Total length: 5.5 mm.
Food plants: Malpighia glabra L. and Bunchiosa
(Malpighiaceae). |
Page authors:
C. L. Staines, 3302 Decker Place, Edgewater MD 21037. Staines.Charles@NMNH.SI.EDU
John T. Longino, The Evergreen State College, Olympia WA 98505 USA. longinoj@evergreen.edu
Maylin Paniagua and Nelci Oconitrillo, La Selva Biological Station, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica