Platocthispa lateritia is a species of beetle of the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in the United States (Arizona) and Mexico (Chiapas, Sonora).Mexican leaf beetles (Coleoptera: Megalopodidae, Orsodacnidae, and Chrysomelidae): new records and checklist
Description Adults reach a length of about 5.4–6.5 mm. The antennae are black, while the legs and head are red and black. The pronotum and elytron are both red.
Biology The food plant is unknown.
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