Brontispa palmivora

Brontispa palmivora is a species of beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in New Guinea.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 7.5-8.5 mm. They are mostly pale testaceous, with brown to pitchy black areas. The head is ochraceous, with some darker areas on the neck and mouthparts. Segment 1 of the antennae is dark reddish brown, while the rest is pitchy black. The elytra are testaceous with brownish suture and a pale brown apex.

Life history

The recorded host plants for this species are small palms. The larvae and pupae have also been described. The larvae are pale orange testaceous and reach a length of about 9 mm, while the pupae are pale yellowish testaceous and are about 8.8 mm long.