More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Beetles of Zihuatanejo
ORDER COLEOPTERA
Calligrapha multipustulata
Calligrapha multipustulata
-Arthropods (Phylum Arthropoda)
-Hexapods (Subphylum Hexapoda)
-Winged and Once-winged Insects (Subclass Pterygota)
-Water, Rove, Scarab, Long-horned, Leaf, and Snout Beetles (Suborder Polyphaga)
-Cucujiform Beetles (Infraorder Cucujiformia)
-Leaf Beetles and Allies (Superfamily Chrysomeloidea)
-Leaf Beetles Family (Chrysomelidae)
-Subfamily Chrysomelinae
-Tribe Doryphorini
-Subtribe Doryphorina
-Calligrapher Beetles (Genus Calligrapha)
-Subgenus Calligrapha
-Calligrapha multipustulata
Calligrapha multipustulata is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, belonging to the visually striking genus Calligrapha, whose members are known for their intricate, calligraphy-like markings on the wing covers. Adults are herbivorous, feeding on the leaves of specific host plants. Feeding damage typically appears as chewed patches or holes in leaves.

