Pycnophthalma apicale
| Pycnophthalma apicale | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus: | Pycnophthalma |
| Species: | P. apicale
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| Binomial name | |
| Pycnophthalma apicale Bryant, 1957
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Pycnophthalma apicale is a species of beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Fiji.
Description
Adults reach a length of about 2-2.5 mm. They are metallic bronze-green above, with the apex of the elytra flavous, clothed with short golden hairs. These hairs are white and silky on the side margin and the apical half of the suture on the elytra.
Life history
No host plant has been documented for this species.[1]
References
- ^ Bryant, G.E.; Gressitt, J.L. (1960). "Chrysomelidae of Fiji (Coleoptera)". Pacific Science. 11 (1): 2–91. Retrieved October 1, 2025.