Eumolpinae
Sign in to saveThe Eumolpinae are a subfamily of the leaf beetles, or Chrysomelidae. It is one of the largest subfamilies of leaf beetles, including more than 500 genera and 7000 species. They are oval, and convex in form, and measure up to 10 mm in size. Typical coloration for this subfamily of beetles ranges from bright yellow to dark red. Many species are iridescent or brilliantly metallic blue or green in appearance.
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- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Chrysomelidae
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- Eumolpinae
- taxon name
- Eumolpinae
- taxon rank
- subfamily
- topic's main category
- Category:Eumolpinae
- taxon common name
- rotbladbiller
- taxonomic type
- Eumolpus
- this zoological name is coordinate with
- Eumolpini
- taxon author citation
- Hope, 1840
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The Eumolpinae are a subfamily of the leaf beetles, or Chrysomelidae. It is one of the largest subfamilies of leaf beetles, including more than 500 genera and 7000 species. They are oval, and convex in form, and measure up to 10 mm in size. Typical coloration for this subfamily of beetles ranges from bright yellow to dark red. Many species are iridescent or brilliantly metallic blue or green in appearance.
==Description== Eumolpinae can be recognized at first sight by their rounded thoraces, more or less spherical or bell-shaped, but always significantly narrower than the mesothorax as covered by the elytra. Additional features include a small head set deeply into the thorax, and usually well-developed legs.
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