Stethopachys formosa
| Stethopachys formosa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus: | Stethopachys |
| Species: | S. formosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Stethopachys formosa Baly 1861 | |
Stethopachys formosa, the orchid beetle or dendrobium beetle, is an Australian insect found in northern New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland. They cannot survive in colder climates, and they do not appear in Southern states. This insect feeds on the flowers and leaves of orchids, often causing damage to cultivated plants.