Myochrous


Myochrous is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. It is known from North, Central and South America. There are over 50 described species in Myochrous. The generic name is a combination of the Ancient Greek words and .
The southern corn leaf beetle is a crop pest, and has been reported to damage corn in Illinois. Additionally, the species Myochrous melancholicus has been reported to damage banana fruit.
According to BugGuide and ITIS, the genus is now placed in the tribe Eumolpini instead of Adoxini.

Species

Myochrous adisi Medvedev, 2004Myochrous armatus Baly, 1865 Myochrous austrinus Blake, 1950Myochrous barbadensis Blake, 1947