Serratispa
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Serratispa is a genus of leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Serratispa quadricosta, which is found in Brazil.
Serratispa is a genus of leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species, Serratispa quadricosta, which is found in Brazil.
Description
Adults reach a length of about 4.3 mm. They are castaneous with paler yellowish markings and yellowish legs.
Etymology
The genus name is derived from Latin serratus (meaning saw) plus -ispa (for Hispinae). The species name is derived from Latin quadra (meaning four) plus costa (meaning ridge) and refers to the four lateral plicae on the elytra.
Taxonomy
The genus was initially placed in the tribe Sceloenoplini, but later moved to the tribe Imatidiini.
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