Fasta is a genus of leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species Fasta fastuosa, also known as the dead-nettle leaf beetle. It is found in Europe to Central Asia, including the Caucasus even possibly northern Turkey and has also been recorded from North America, where it is an adventive species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Dead-nettle Leaf Beetle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Chrysomelidae
- Genus
- Fasta
- Species
- Fasta fastuosa
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