Brontispa norfolkensis

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Brontispa norfolkensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Chrysomelidae
Genus: Brontispa
Species:
B. norfolkensis
Binomial name
Brontispa norfolkensis
Gressitt, 1960

Brontispa norfolkensis is a species of beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. It is found on Norfolk Island.

Description

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Adults reach a length of about 6.6–7.5 mm. They are pale chestnut brown, but slightly ochraceous on the under surfaces and slightly paler the on legs.[1]

Life history

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The recorded host plant for this species is Freycinetia baueriana.[2]

References

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