Aulostyrax nuciferae
Aulostyrax nuciferae is a species of beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. It is found on the Solomon Islands.
Life history
The recorded host plants for subspecies nuciferae are Cocos nucifera and Pinanga species. All life stages occur between the petiole-bases and main stems of the host plant. The larvae burrow in the inner surface of the petiole-bases, while the adults feed on undersurfaces of fronds. Subspecies incerta has been recorded on Metroxylon species.Subspecies
- Aulostyrax nuciferae nuciferae
- ''Aulostyrax nuciferae incerta''