Biology:Toxotoma pulchra

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Toxotoma pulchra
Scientific classification edit
Missing taxonomy template (fix): Epilachnini
Genus: Toxotoma
Species:
T. pulchra
Binomial name
Toxotoma pulchra
(Weise, 1900)
Synonyms
  • Solanophila pulchra Weise, 1900

Toxotoma pulchra is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae. It is found in Peru.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 4.78 – 7.30 mm. Adults are black. The elytron is dark blue with two large yellow spots.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Gordon, Robert D. (1975). "A revision of the Epilachininae of the western Hemisphere (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)". Technical Bulletins (United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service) 158584: 1–419. https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/158584/files/tb1493.pdf. Retrieved August 10, 2025. 

Wikidata ☰ Q119173127 entry