Sumitrosis pallescens
(Baly, 1885)
Sumitrosis pallescens is a small in the , measuring 3.1-3.5 mm as . The is characterized by pale coloration on the and , with dark spots near the 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 . The pale coloration with dark spots on the provides a distinctive pattern. The combination of pale ground color and specific spot placement near the tips separates it from and other small cassidine .
Appearance
are small , 3.1-3.5 mm in length. The and are pale . The elytra bear some (dark-colored) spots toward the .
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
feed on Chamaecrista fasciculata. have been collected on Chamaecrista nictitans.
Host Associations
- Chamaecrista fasciculata - (larval)
- Chamaecrista nictitans - collection site