Hispinae, Chrysomelidae, Coleoptera, Insecta, Arthropoda, Animalia
Elongate-oval; reddish-yellow; antennae (except segment I), eyes,
scutellum and apical half of elytra dark. Antennae: half the
length of the body; filiform; segments cylindrical; segment I
reddish, remainder black. Pronotum: transverse, convex; lateral
margins nearly straight, scarcely converging from base to apex;
anterior angles produced, obtuse; apical margin truncate; disc
smooth, impunctate; impressed at sides, with few punctures laterally.
Scutellum: black. Elytra: oblong; punctate-striate; apices
rounded. Total length: 5.6 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