The first record of Chrysolina (Taeniochrysea) americana (Linnaeus, 1758) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in the Caucasus
Journal: Caucasian Entomological Bulletin
Year: 2018

Rare weevil Chrysolina (Taeniochrysea) americana (Linnaeus, 1758) is firstly recorded from the Caucasus (Sochi, Krasnodar Region, Russia). Rosmarinus and Lavandula which grow in the Canary Islands, northern and eastern Africa, southern Europe, Arabia, India and Australia are host plants of the species. According to available data, the species was found in Great Britain (Isle of Wight), Belgium, Latvia, Italy, southern Europe, and northern Africa. Earlier, the species was recorded only from the C