Biology:Platyphora
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Platyphora is a genus of broad-shouldered leaf beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae.
These tropical insects usually have bright warning coloration (aposematism) and a chemical protection against predators. The toxins are secondary metabolites collected from the host plants they eat, mainly Boraginaceae, Asteraceae, Asclepiadaceae, Convolvulaceae, Solanaceae and Apocynaceae.
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References
- Olckers, T. Biology and physiological host range of four species of Platyphora Gistel (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) associated with Solanum mauritianum Scop. (Solanaceae) in South America / The Coleopterists Bulletin
- Discover Life
- NCBI
- Universal Biological Indexer
- Institut national de la recherche agronomique
Wikidata ☰ Q2454901 entry
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