Eight-spotted Flea Beetle
OMOPHOITA CYANIPENNIS
Eight-spotted Flea Beetle
OMOPHOITA CYANIPENNIS
Eight-spotted Flea Beetles are a
species of Flea Beetle from the family
of Chrysomelidae. They are medium
sized jumping beetles that feeds on
a variety of plants, eating the surface
of the leaves, stems and petals. They
are mainly found along the margins of
wetlands and woodland areas.
CLASS: INSECTA ORDER: COLEOPTERA FAMILY: CHRYSOMELIDAE GENUS: OMOPHOITA BINOMIAL NAME: OMOPHOITA CYANIPENNIS
IDENTIFICATION: Eight-spotted Flea Beetles are arched and egg-shaped. They have a black head and pink pronotum. The elytra is dark brown with a metallic luster, consisting of eight white spots, four on each wind cover.
OMOPHOITA CYANIPENNIS
Eight-spotted Flea Beetles are a
species of Flea Beetle from the family
of Chrysomelidae. They are medium
sized jumping beetles that feeds on
a variety of plants, eating the surface
of the leaves, stems and petals. They
are mainly found along the margins of
wetlands and woodland areas.
CLASS: INSECTA ORDER: COLEOPTERA FAMILY: CHRYSOMELIDAE GENUS: OMOPHOITA BINOMIAL NAME: OMOPHOITA CYANIPENNIS
IDENTIFICATION: Eight-spotted Flea Beetles are arched and egg-shaped. They have a black head and pink pronotum. The elytra is dark brown with a metallic luster, consisting of eight white spots, four on each wind cover.
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