Mecistomela


Mecistomela is a genus of leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Mecistomela marginata, which is found in Brazil.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 23–34 mm. Adults are black, with the pronotum and elytron with orange markings.

Biology

They have been recorded feeding on Arecastrum romanoffianum, Allagoptera arenaria, Cocos nucifera, Diplothemium species, Livistona species, Copernicia species, Elaeis guineensis, Phoenix species, Cocos botyophora and Cocos campestris.