Microrhopala xerene

Microrhopala xerene 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 3.6-4.6 mm. Adults are black with orange to red markings on the pronotum and elytron.

Biology

They have been recorded feeding on Solidago canadensis, Solidago caesia, Solidago juncea, Boltonia asteroides, Seriocarpus asteroides, Aster nova-angliae, Aster patens, Aster paternus, Aster puniceus, Symphyotrichum lanceolatum, Ambrosia chamissonis, Ambrosia psilostachya, Symphyotrichum chilensis, Symphyotrichum cordifolium and Dorllingeria umbellata.