Myochrous is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. It is known from North, Central and South America. There are over 50 described species in Myochrous.[1][2][3][4] The generic name is a combination of the Ancient Greek words μῦς (mouse) and χρῶμα (color).[4]
The southern corn leaf beetle (Myochrous denticollis) is a crop pest, and has been reported to damage corn in Illinois.[5] Additionally, the species Myochrous melancholicus has been reported to damage banana fruit.[6]
According to BugGuide and ITIS, the genus is now placed in the tribe Eumolpini instead of Adoxini.[1][2]
Myochrous is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. It is known from North, Central and South America. There are over 50 described species in Myochrous. The generic name is a combination of the Ancient Greek words μῦς (mouse) and χρῶμα (color).
The southern corn leaf beetle (Myochrous denticollis) is a crop pest, and has been reported to damage corn in Illinois. Additionally, the species Myochrous melancholicus has been reported to damage banana fruit.
According to BugGuide and ITIS, the genus is now placed in the tribe Eumolpini instead of Adoxini.
Myochrous is een geslacht van kevers uit de familie bladhaantjes (Chrysomelidae).[1] Het geslacht is voor het eerst wetenschappelijk beschreven in 1847 door Erichson.
Het geslacht omvat de volgende soort:
Myochrous is een geslacht van kevers uit de familie bladhaantjes (Chrysomelidae). Het geslacht is voor het eerst wetenschappelijk beschreven in 1847 door Erichson.
Myochrous là một chi bọ cánh cứng trong họ Chrysomelidae.[1] Chi này được miêu tả khoa học năm 1847 bởi Erichson.
Chi này gồm các loài:
Myochrous là một chi bọ cánh cứng trong họ Chrysomelidae. Chi này được miêu tả khoa học năm 1847 bởi Erichson.
