Xenochalepus hespenheidei


Xenochalepus hespenheidei is a species of beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 7.7-9.3 mm. The antennae, eyes and scutellum are black, while the head and pronotum are yellowish-orange, the latter with a two black spots. The elytra are yellowish-orange with two black vitta and the apical one-fourth is black.

Biology

The recorded food plants are Cecropia species.

Etymology

The species is name for Henry A. Hespenheide, who collected the first specimens of this species.