Sumitrosis pallescens


Sumitrosis pallescens is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Central America and North America, where it has been recorded from the United States, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 3.1-3.5 mm. The pronotum and elytra are pale yellow, the latter with a some piceous spots towards the apex.

Biology

The recorded food plant is Chamaecrista fasciculata, while adults have been collected on Chamaecrista nictitans.