Parentispa
Genus of leaf beetles
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Parentispa is a genus of beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae.[1]
| Parentispa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Chrysomelidae |
| Subfamily: | Cassidinae |
| Tribe: | Imatidiini |
| Genus: | Parentispa Sekerka, 2014 |
Species
- Parentispa gracilis (Baly, 1878)
- Parentispa formosa (Staines, 1996)
- Parentispa vagelineata (Pic, 1926)
Etymology
The genus is dedicated to the parents of the author, Vlasta and Jií Sekerka. The name is derived from Latin parentes (meaning parents) and the generic name Hispa.[2]