Lepromoris gibba (Brullé, 1838)

Subfamilia: LAMIINAE  /  Tribus: PARMENINI

Lepromoris gibba
Photo © M.Hoskovec


Lepromoris gibba
Photo © M.Hoskovec

This fascinating nocturnal species, endemic to Canary Islands, develops in various Euphorbia plants but also in Kleinia neriifolia.

Body length:9 - 16 mm
Life cycle:1 - 2 years
Adults in:December - July
Host plant:Euphorbia species, Kleinia neriifolia
Distribution:a species endemic to Canary Islands

The depicted beetles were collected in Gran Canaria and Tenerife (Canary Islands).

Collected by A.Wrzecionko and M.Rejzek.


Lepromoris gibba

Lepromoris gibba
Photo © M.Hoskovec



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