Calligrapha malvae is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, in the subgenus Zygogramma, which was formerly a genus. It is found in Central America and North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Calligrapha malvae 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
- Calligrapha tortuosa
- Calligrapha bicolorata
- Calligrapha dislocata
- Calligrapha piceicollis
- Calligrapha heterothecae
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Chrysomelidae
- Genus
- Calligrapha
- Species
- Calligrapha malvae
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