Hispinae, Chrysomelidae, Coleoptera, Insecta, Arthropoda, Animalia
Yellowish-brown; pronotum trivittate; elytra with humeral vittae. Head: medial sulcus absent; carina present near antennal bases; surface micropunctate; frons slightly projecting. Antennae: segments I-II transverse; III cuspidate, longer than I or II; IV-VII transverse; VIII elongate club, pointed at apex; VII-VIII with yellowish-gold setae; I-VI punctate. Pronotum: widest at base; lateral margins straight and parallel for basal third, then convergent; tooth present in each anterior angle; convex; punctate; slight basal impression present; medial longitudinal and lateral vittae black. Scutellum: cordate; punctate. Elytra: lateral and apical margins serrate; parallel-sided; exterior apical angle with lamina; tricostate (2, 4, 8); black vitta from humeri to apical third; black macula on basal third between puncture rows 1 and 2. Venter: pro-, meso-, and metasterna smooth medially, alutaceous laterally; four visible abdominal sterna; sternum 1 alutaceous laterally. Legs: tibiae expanded to apex. Total length: 5.9 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