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Leaf Beetle
Walterianella sp.
16.7131, -92.6126
Field Notes
Description:
A small Leaf Beetle of 5 mm in length, with a yellow thorax and legs. The hind femora are enlarged for jumping and also have a black band on the distal ends. The elytra are white with black markings. Family Chrysomelidae.
Habitat:
On a wall under a light at night, semi-rural residential area, San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico 2,200 meters.
Notes:
These little jumping leaf beetles mimic the Diabrotica leaf beetles.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 13, 2019
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