Report of Nonartha birmanicum (Jacoby) (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) on mango inflorescence

Abstract

Nonartha birmanicum (Jacoby) from the tribe Aliticini, is reported on mango for the first time. The chrysomelid beetles were found in abundance; nearly around 60 to 90 numbers on a panicle in full bloom stage. The beetle population was spotted particularly during the month of November, on the panicles in full bloom. These are bluish-black minute beetles and were noticed feeding mainly on pollen.