Oncocephala deleoni

Oncocephala deleoni is a species of beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 7 mm. The head and pronotum are dark brown with a blackish tinge, while the elytra are dark yellow to dark brown with a blackish tinge. The legs are dark brown with a blackish tinge and the antennae are light orange.

Life history

No host plant has been documented for this species.

Etymology

The species is named after Executive Director John de Leon of the Philippine Rice Research Institute, Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.