Microrhopala excavata

Microrhopala excavata is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Canada and the United States.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 4-5.6 mm and 4.6-6.6 mm. Adults are black, metallic green, blue or purple.

They have been recorded feeding on Doellingeria umbellata, Solidago species, Helianthus annuus and Heterotheca villosa.

These two subspecies belong to the species Microrhopala excavata:Microrhopala excavata cyanea