Sumitrosis pallescens
(Baly, 1885)
Sumitrosis pallescens is a small leaf beetle in the Chrysomelidae, measuring 3.1-3.5 mm as . The is characterized by pale yellow coloration on the pronotum and , with dark spots near the wing tips. It is known to feed on Chamaecrista species and has a broad distribution across the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Small size (3.1-3.5 mm) distinguishes this from larger chrysomelids. The pale yellow coloration with dark spots on the provides a distinctive pattern. The combination of pale ground color and specific spot placement near the wing tips separates it from and other small cassidine leaf beetles.
Appearance
are small beetles, 3.1-3.5 mm in length. The pronotum and are pale yellow. The elytra bear some (dark-colored) spots toward the apex.
Distribution
Southeastern United States (Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, West Virginia), Mexico (Guerrero, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, Veracruz), Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Diet
Larvae feed on Chamaecrista fasciculata. have been collected on Chamaecrista nictitans.
Host Associations
- Chamaecrista fasciculata - food plant (larval)
- Chamaecrista nictitans - collection site