Zygogramma heterothecae explained

Zygogramma heterothecae is a species of beetle belonging to the family Zygogramma.^[1]

Description

Z. heterothecae is a small leaf beetle with a brown pronotum and yellow elytra marked with elongated brown stripes.

Distribution and Habitat

Z. heterothecae is native to North America.^[1] Adult beetles are associated exclusively with camphorweed (Heterotheca subaxillaris).^[2]

Behaviour and ecology

Predators

Z. heterothecae is predated by the two-spotted stink bug (Perillus bioculatus) and the Spined soldier bug (Podisus maculiventris).^[3]

External links

• Multiple images of Zygogramma heterothecae

Notes and References

1. Web site: Zygogramma heterothecae Linell, 1896 . Integrated Taxonomic Information System . 2017 . 2017-02-23.
2. Book: Host Plants of Leaf Beetle Species Occurring in the United States and Canada (Coleoptera: Orsodacnidae, Megalopodiae, Chrysolmelidae exclusive of Bruchinae) . Clark, S. M. . LeDoux, D. G. . Seeno, T. N. . Riley, E. G. . Gilbert, A. J. . Sullivan, J. M. . 2004 . Coleopterists' Society . 258.
3. Web site: Camphorweed Chrysomelid: Zygogramma heterothecae Linell . M. Quinn . 2006 . Texas Entomology . 2017-02-23.