Katkispa

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Katkispa is a genus of leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Katkispa elongata, which is found in Venezuela.[1]

Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Insecta
Order:Coleoptera
Suborder:Polyphaga
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Katkispa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Chrysomelidae
Subfamily: Cassidinae
Tribe: Imatidiini
Genus: Katkispa
Sekerka, 2014
Species:
K. elongata
Binomial name
Katkispa elongata
(Pic, 1934)
Synonyms
  • Euxema elongata Pic, 1934
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Description

Adults reach a length of about 4 mm. They are reddish brown, while the pronotum is amber and the elytron is metallic blue-grey.

Etymology

This genus is dedicated to the girlfriend of the author, Katka Štajerová and is derived from her first name and the generic name Hispa.[2]

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