Typophorus is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. There are at least 52 described species in Typophorus.[2][3][4][5][6][7] Similar genera include Paria and Tijucana. Typophorus itself is probably polyphyletic.[8]
Two subspecies of Typophorus nigritus, T. nigritus nitidulus and T. nigritus viridicyaneus, are known as pests of sweet potatoes.[9]
incertae sedis species:
Species moved to Paria:[7][21]
Species moved to Entreriosa:[7]
Synonyms:[7]
Typophorus is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. There are at least 52 described species in Typophorus. Similar genera include Paria and Tijucana. Typophorus itself is probably polyphyletic.
Two subspecies of Typophorus nigritus, T. nigritus nitidulus and T. nigritus viridicyaneus, are known as pests of sweet potatoes.