Philodonta modesta is a species of beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in India (Pusa, Bellary) and Pakistan.
| Philodonta modesta | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus: | Philodonta |
| Species: | P. modesta |
| Binomial name | |
| Philodonta modesta | |
Life history
editThe recorded host plants for this species are Saccharum officinarum, Andropogon sorghum, Sorghum vulgare, Avena sativa and Oryza sativa.[2]
References
edit- ↑ Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- ↑ Staines, C.L. (2012). "Hispines of the World: Tribe Hispini" (PDF). USDA/APHIS/PPQ Science and Technology and National Natural History Museum. Retrieved October 13, 2025.