Hispinae, Chrysomelidae, Coleoptera, Insecta, Arthropoda, Animalia
Subelongate; yellowish; head, antennae, and legs black; pronotum
and elytra with black markings. Head: front trisulcate; interocular
space strongly produced, obtuse, upper surface with short longitudinal
carina. Antennae: half body length; filiform; last five segments
closely articulate; XI very acute. Pronotum: transverse, subconical;
side margins obliquely converging from base to apex, bisinuate;
subcylindrical, transverse depression behind disc at base; torulose
at base on each side; irregularly punctate. Elytra: narrowly
oblong; parallel-sided; finely serrulate on sides; apices conjointly
rounded, coarsely denticulate, with 2 or 3 large teeth on each
side; 10 regular rows of punctures, intervals elevated; intervals
2 and 4 strongly costate, 8 moderately costate, 6 costate at base
and apex. Total length: 7.9-9.0 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