Syneta betulae explained

Syneta betulae is a species of beetle from the family of leaf beetles, subfamily Synetinae.

Subspecies

There are two subspecies of S. betulae:[1]

Distribution

Syneta betulae is distributed in the Fennoscandia and Siberia,[2] as well as in Japan and China.[3]

Description

The beetle is 5.4- long. The body is elongated, pubescent, and brown. The legs and antenna are red coloured. The males are darker than the females, often completely dark brown. The pronotum is narrower than the elytra and is laterally marginal, with 3-4 sharp teeth and thickened anterior angles.

Environment

Syneta betulae feeds on various deciduous trees, mainly birch leaves. The larva feeds on roots in soil.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ivan. Löbl. Ales. Smetana. 2010. Chrysomeloidea. Synetinae. https://books.google.com/books?id=qt8zDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA643. Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera. 6. Apollo Books. 643. 9789004260917.
  2. http://zooex.baikal.ru/beetles/chrysomelidae2.htm zoological excursions on Lake Baikal fauna in Pictures
  3. Lehr, PA. Key to the insects of Russian Far East — Coleoptera, or beetles. "Vladivostok Dal'nauka". 1996. III. 2. 541.