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Cyperispa scleriae

Cyperispa scleriae is a species of beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. It is found on the Solomon Islands.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 4.5-5.15 mm. Adults are testaceous, with black antennae with brown areas. There is a dark band on the elytra.

Biology

The possible food plants are Scleria species.

Subspecies

  • Cyperispa scleriae scleriae (Solomon Islands: Guadalcanal)
  • Cyperispa scleriae malaitensis <small>Gressitt, 1960</small> (Solomon Islands: Malaita)
  • Cyperispa scleriae gelae <small>Gressitt, 1990</small> (Solomon Islands: Florida Group - Nggela Island)

References