Ochrosis ventralis

Ochrosis ventralis is a species of leaf beetle native to Europe and parts of North Africa[1][2] Adults are found on leaves of nightshades (Solanum spp), the larvae probably feed at the roots. O. ventralis is also associated with Anagallis arvensis and Pistacia lentiscus.

Ochrosis ventralis
Ochrosis ventralis 8-2.4 mm
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Ochrosis
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O. ventralis
Binomial name
Ochrosis ventralis
(Illiger, 1807)

References

  1. Fauna Europaea
  2. WarchaƂowski, Andrzej (2003). Chrysomelidae: The leaf-beetles of Europe and the Mediterranean area. Warszawa: Natura Optima dux Foundation. ISBN 9788391804001.


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