Labidostomis longimana (lat. Labidostomis longimana)

Labidostomis longimana

Labidostomis longimana is a species of short-horned leaf beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Clytrinae.

Labidostomis longimana – Distribution

Distribution

This species is found in most of Europe, in the eastern Palearctic realm, and in the Near East.

Description

These beetles are 4–7 mm long, the head and pronotum are black, the elytra are orange-brown.

Biology

The life cycle of these beetles lasts two years. They feed on cereals and several other plants. It is considered a pest of Pistachio (Pistacia vera).

References

A. O. Bienkowski - Larva of the leaf beetle Labidostomis longimana (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Clytrinae) – Entomological Review – Volume 89, Number 3

Biolib Borowiec L.: Culex.biol.uni.wroc.pl Chrysomelidae of Europe

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