Biology:Serratispa
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Serratispa is a genus of leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Serratispa quadricosta, which is found in Brazil.[1]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 4.3 mm. They are castaneous with paler yellowish markings and yellowish legs.
Etymology
The genus name is derived from Latin serratus (meaning saw) plus -ispa (for Hispinae). The species name is derived from Latin quadra (meaning four) plus costa (meaning ridge) and refers to the four lateral plicae on the elytra.[2]
Taxonomy
The genus was initially placed in the tribe Sceloenoplini, but later moved to the tribe Imatidiini.[3]
References
- ↑ Staines, C.L. (2012). "Hispines of the World: Tribe Imatidiini". USDA/APHIS/PPQ Science and Technology and National Natural History Museum.. https://naturalhistory.si.edu/sites/default/files/media/file/imatidiini2015k.pdf.
- ↑ Staines, C.L. (2002). "The New World tribes and genera of hispines (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae. Cassidinae).". Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington (Entomological Society of Washington) 104 (3): 721–784. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/16186338. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
- ↑ Sekerka, L. (2014). "Review of Imatidiini genera (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae).". Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae 54 (1): 257–314. https://www.aemnp.eu/data/article-1502/1483-54_1_257.pdf. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q62118521 entry
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