Biology:Mimoecthispa

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Mimoethispa is a genus of leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Mimoecthispa irregularis, which is found in Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul).[1]

Description

Adults reach a length of about 9 mm. Adults are reddish-testaceos, with yellow and metallic markings on the elytra.[2]

References

  1. Staines, C.L. (2012). "Hispines of the World: Tribe Chalepini". USDA/APHIS/PPQ Science and Technology and National Natural History Museum.. https://naturalhistory.si.edu/sites/default/files/media/file/chalepini2015.pdf. 
  2. Pic, M. (1927). "Coléoptères du Globe". Mélanges exotico-entomologiques 50: 1–36. https://brittlebooks.library.illinois.edu/brittlebooks_open/Books2011-09/picmau0001melexo/picmau0001melexov00000i00050/picmau0001melexov00000i00050.pdf. Retrieved September 9, 2025. 

Wikidata ☰ Q2410247 entry