A key to the 18 genera of hispine beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) of the Caribbean Basin as well as a key to the seven genera and species of hispines known from Hispaniola are presented. Each species is briefly redescribed, known biological information is summarized, distributional information is listed, and a habitus photo of the adult of each Caribbean genus and all Hispaniola species is provided.
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1 May 2009
The Hispine Beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) of the Caribbean Basin with a Key to the Species of Hispaniola
Charles L. Staines Jr.
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Cassidinae
Chrysomelidae
food plants
Hispaniola