Mimoecthispa

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Mimoethispa is a genus of leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Mimoecthispa irregularis, which is found in Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul).[1]

Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Insecta
Suborder:Polyphaga
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Mimoecthispa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Chrysomelidae
Subfamily: Cassidinae
Tribe: Chalepini
Genus: Mimoecthispa
Pic, 1927
Species:
M. irregularis
Binomial name
Mimoecthispa irregularis
Pic, 1927
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Description

Adults reach a length of about 9 mm. Adults are reddish-testaceos, with yellow and metallic markings on the elytra.[2]

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