Hispinae, Chrysomelidae, Coleoptera, Insecta, Arthropoda, Animalia
Head, antennae, pronotum, and legs black; elytra reddish-brown
with large black central macula. Head: front, between eyes,
with longitudinal carina, lower half usually produced into a recurved
horn, the apex sometimes dilated or truncate. Antennae: filiform,
slightly thickened towards apex; segment III subequal in length
to I-II combined. Pronotum: wider than long; sides nearly straight
and parallel, usually slightly angulate in middle, rounded and
converging towards apex; disc smooth, punctate at sides. Elytra:
oblong, convex; humeral callus laterally prominent, not compressed;
surface regularly punctate-striate, striae at sides and apex sulcate.
Total length: 6.2 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