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Bothryonopa sahyadrica

Bothryonopa sahyadrica is a species of beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in India (Kerala).

Description

Adults reach a length of about 9.08–13.15 mm. They generally have a rufous brown to piceous head, pronotum and elytron, but are highly variable in colour.

Biology

Adults have been found on the leaves of Calamus gamblei.

Etymology

The species name refers to Sahyadri, the Sanskrit name of the Western Ghats chain of mountains, where the species lives.

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