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Podagrica fuscicornis is a tiny beetle belonging to the large Chrysomelidae family. It is recognized by its light mahogany head, thorax, and limbs, while the elytra are a dark violet, almost black. The antennae are a combination of both shades; they are initially light mahogany and end in dark violet, as indicated by its specific adjective fusicornis . It lives on plants of the mallow family, such as the marshmallow ( Althaea cannabina ) .
Chrysomelids are a large family of beetles, most of which are small, rounded, and attractively colored with bright metallic hues. Many chrysomelid species specialize in feeding on one or a few closely related plant species, making them easy pests of their host plants.
Its size is 6 mm
Habitat is Low scrubland, clearings, forests, roadsides, cultivated areas, and on plants of the mallow family, which they damage.
Life cycle from April to September.
Distribution is Mediterranean, Europe, North Africa.
