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Polychalca punctatissima is a species of tortoise beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae.
Polychalca punctatissima can reach a length of about 13–17 millimetres (0.51–0.67 in). These beetles feed on Black Sage ( Cordia cylindrostachya , Boraginaceae).
This species can be found in Brazil and Argentina.
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