Sumitrosis
Butte, 1969
Species Guides
5- Sumitrosis ancoroides(Anchor Hispine)
- Sumitrosis inaequalis
- Sumitrosis pallescens
- Sumitrosis rosea(leafminer beetle)
- Sumitrosis triplehorni
Sumitrosis is a of leaf beetles in the Chrysomelidae, containing at least 60 described . The genus was established by Butte in 1969 and belongs to the Cassidinae (tortoise beetles and allies) and tribe Chalepini. One species, Sumitrosis rosea, has been documented as a leafminer on soybean crops, indicating potential agricultural significance for certain members of the genus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sumitrosis: /ˌsuːmɪˈtroʊsɪs/
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Distribution
Records from the United States including Vermont; broader distribution likely across the Americas given described from Brazil, Peru, Trinidad, and other Neotropical regions.
Human Relevance
Sumitrosis rosea has been identified as a leafminer pest of soybean (Glycine max), with documented feeding damage to foliage in agricultural settings.