Diet

• Adults: Primarily herbivorous, feeding on leaves, flowers and tender plant tissues. Many species are associated with woody plants and shrubs.

• Larvae: Generally feed on roots or other plant tissues, although larval biology varies considerably among species.

• Host-plant associations can be relatively specific, with different Griburius species utilizing different plant families.

Range

• Griburius is a New World genus of leaf beetles, distributed from the United States through Mexico, Central America and South America.

• Mexico supports a diverse Griburius fauna, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.

• Species occur in Guerrero, including the broader Zihuatanejo region.

Habitat

• Found in tropical dry forest, tropical deciduous forest, woodland, scrub, forest edges, agricultural areas, gardens and secondary vegetation.

• Adults are generally found on foliage and flowers, while larvae develop in soil or on host plants.

• Many species are particularly noticeable in warm, sunny vegetation.

Size

• Adult length: approximately 4–8 mm (0.16–0.31 in).

• Body generally oval and convex, often with contrasting yellow, orange, red, brown or black markings.

• Some species have a somewhat rounded, compact appearance.