Cacoscelis nigripennis

Cacoscelis nigripennis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It was first described by Martin Jacoby.

Description
Adults have a black body, bright red head and thorax. They are usually 10 mm long and range between 5 mm and 4 mm wide.

Host plants
They are well known for feeding on Passiflora caerulea, being one of the main problems for the plant when they are in large groups.

Distribution
Cacoscelis nigripennis inhabit mainly in South America although, they are also present in Mexico.