Cyclantispa
Genus of leaf beetles
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Cyclantispa is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae.
| Cyclantispa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Chrysomelidae |
| Subfamily: | Cassidinae |
| Tribe: | Imatidiini |
| Genus: | Cyclantispa Sekerka, 2014 |
Species
- Cyclantispa gracilis (Baly, 1885)
- Cyclantispa subelongata (Pic, 1936)
Taxonomy
Etymology
The genus is named after its association with Cyclanthaceae and the name is derived from that plant family name plus the generic name Hispa in reference to its relationships.[2]