Sceloenopla sanguinea


Sceloenopla sanguinea is a species of beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Costa Rica.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 5.3-5.9 mm. The antennae, head and legs are black, while the pronotum is bright red with a medial black vitta and black lateral margins. The elytra are bright red.

Life history

No host plant has been documented for this species.

Etymology

The species name is derived from the Latin word sanguis and refers to the bright red dorsal coloration.