Coptocycla texana

(Coptocycla texana)

Description

Coptocycla texana, the anacua tortoise beetle, is a species of tortoise beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Central America and North America. This monophagous beetle feeds entirely on the leaves of the anacua (Ehretia anacua).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Coleoptera
Family:Chrysomelidae
Genus:Coptocycla
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe