Labidostomis longimana is a species of short-horned leaf beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Cryptocephalinae, tribe Clytrini.
Distribution This species is found in most of Europe, in the eastern Palearctic realm, and in the Near East. Fauna europaea
Description These beetles are 4–7 mm long, the head and pronotum are black, the elytra are orange-brown.
Biology The life cycle of these beetles lasts two years.P. Jolivet, E. Petitpierre, T.H. Hsiao Biology of Chrysomelidae They feed on cereals and several other plants. It is considered a pest of Pistachio (Pistacia vera).
References
A. O. Bienkowski - Larva of the leaf beetle Labidostomis longimana (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Clytrinae) – Entomological Review – Volume 89, Number 3
External links
Biolib Borowiec L.: Culex.biol.uni.wroc.pl Chrysomelidae of Europe