Syneta albida

Syneta albida
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Euarthropoda
Class:Insecta
Order:Coleoptera
Family:Chrysomelidae
Genus:Syneta
Species: S. albida
Binomial name
Syneta albida
LeConte, 1857

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

Distribution

Found in North America.[1]

Description

Adult beetles length, on average, is up to 6 mm.[1]

Environment

It feeds on the leaves of various deciduous trees: Quince (Cydonia), plum (Prunus), pear (Pyrus) and currant (Ribes).[1]

The larva eat tree roots. Lays eggs in the soil. Pupate in the spring.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 BugGuide Species Syneta albida — Western Fruit Beetle
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