Syneta albida
| Syneta albida | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Chrysomelidae |
| Subfamily: | Synetinae |
| Genus: | Syneta |
| Species: | S. albida |
| Binomial name | |
| Syneta albida Le Conte, 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
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