title: A new species of Callispa Baly (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae, Callispini) infesting coconut palm ( Cocos nucifera L.) in India.
abstract: Callispa keram sp. n. infesting coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) in Kerala, India is described and illustrated. Livistona chinensis R.Br. and Syagrus romanzoffiana (Cham.) Glassman are reported as additional host plants.
authors: Department of Entomology, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani P.O., Trivandrum - 695 522, Kerala, India.
authors: K M
authors: KM
authors: Shameem
authors: K D
authors: KD
authors: Prathapan
keywords: Callispa; Chrysomelidae; India; coconut; host plants; insect pest; new species