Calligrapha heterothecae

Calligrapha heterothecae is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus.

Description

C. heterothecae is a small leaf beetle with a brown pronotum and yellow elytra marked with elongated brown stripes.

Distribution and habitat

C. heterothecae is native to North America. Adult beetles are associated exclusively with camphorweed.

Behaviour and ecology

Predators

C. heterothecae is predated by the two-spotted stink bug and the spined [soldier bug].