Rediscovering hidden helmets: the Philippine cassidinae (coleoptera: chrysomelidae)

Creator

Maureen de Roxas, University of the Philippines Los BanosFollow
Jessamyn R. Adorada, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

10-2017

Abstract

Cassidinae (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), known as tortoise beetles are gregarious foliage feeders of crops and weeds. This economically important group is rarely studied in the Philippines. Specimens were examined and identified to 12 species belonging to all four tribes in the Philippines. Seven of these species were found to be endemic. High endemicity of the species described needs further exploratory studies and recollection for further verification. A key to Philippine cassidine tribes is provided.

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

31

Issue

2

Page

166

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

Recommended Citation

de Roxas, Maureen and Adorada, Jessamyn R., "Rediscovering hidden helmets: the Philippine cassidinae (coleoptera: chrysomelidae)" (2017). Journal Article. 4118.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4118

En – AGROVOC descriptors

COLEOPTERA; CHRYSOMELIDAE; INSECTA; PEST INSECTS; LEAF EATING INSECTS; PEST OF PLANTS; ENDEMIC SPECIES; SPECIES, GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION; PHILIPPINES