Hispinae, Chrysomelidae, Coleoptera, Insecta, Arthropoda, Animalia
Elongate, subparallel; yellowish-red; antennae and head black;
pronotum with side margins and medial vitta black; elytra with
medial vitta and apical fourth black. Head: vertex trisulcate,
medial more pronounced. Antennae: slender; at apex slightly
incrassate; segment I longer than wide; II shorter, rounded; III
conical, longer than I, almost twice as long as wide; IV shorter
than III, nearly as long as wide; V slightly longer than IV; VI
as long as II, squarish; VII subequal in length to V; VIII-X weakly
square, each segment as wide as long; XI subequal in length to
III, pointed at apex. Pronotum: transverse; densely and strongly
punctate; sides angulate in middle, convergent to base and apex;
prebasal impression present. Total length: 6.0-7.0 mm. |
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