Research on Stolas festiva Klug (Chrysomelidae - Coleoptera): distribution and host plants in the Rioplatense Region of the Province of Buenos Aires

Abstract

Stolas festiva is a native insect of the Chrysomelidae family (Order Coleoptera).
It is one of the most striking beetles in the Río de la Plata region, whose coloration
can be associated with species typical of tropical ecosystems. However, there is very
little information on the behavior, distribution, and conservation status of the
populations of this species. The objective of this study was to observe and record
different aspects, such as the feeding and reproductive habits of the species. This
research yielded, for the first time, data on its host plants and the
periods of residence and reproduction in the region.