Pseudispa tuberculata
Species of beetle
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Pseudispa tuberculata is a species of beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Mexico (Hidalgo, Oaxaca)[1] and Panama.[2]
| Pseudispa tuberculata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus: | Pseudispa |
| Species: | P. tuberculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudispa tuberculata Staines, 2002 | |
Description
Adults reach a length of about 3.4-3.8 mm. They are metallic green and yellow, with the antennae and legs paler.[3]
Life history
No host plant has been documented for this species.[2]
Etymology
The species name is derived from Latin tuber (meaning a swelling) and refers to the elytral tubercles.[3]
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