Cassida malaysiana explained

Cassida malaysiana is a species of leaf beetle, situated in the subfamily Cassidinae (tortoise beetles) and the genus Cassida. It was described as a new species in 2010 from specimens collected in Malaysia in 2005.[1]

Description

Cassida malaysiana measures 4.8 - 5.4 mm in length. It has a yellow pronotum with a large black spot at the base and on the disc. The elytra are black with pale yellow/orange spots throughout. Males are slightly smaller and stouter than females.

Notes and References

  1. Lech Borowiec . A new species of Cassida L. from Malaysia (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) . Genus . 21 . 2 . 279–286.