A new species of Cassida L. from Australia (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae)

Abstract

Cassida polymeriae new species, is described from Queensland, Australia. It belongs to the small group of Australian species related to Cassida denticulata Boheman, 1856, characterized by small body size and simple claws. It feeds on Polymeria calycina Brown (Convolvulaceae). Dichondra repens J. R. & G. Forster (Convolvulaceae) is recorded as a new host plant for Cassida denticulata Boh.