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Medvedev, L. N. (2006) Contribution to the knowledge of the leaf-beetles (coleoptera, chrysomelidae) of Russia. Entomologicheskoe Obozrenie 85 (2) : 385-388.

1 (6) 4th antennal article almost as long as two previous ones togather. Pronotum dull, without punctures and impressions. Intervals between puncture rows on elytra flat, quite broad, covered by small transverse rugosity. Legs uniformly yellow, sometimes tarsal articles with dark apices.

6 (1) 4th antennal article hardly longer than 3rd (fig. 1). Pronotum shining with deep median furrow, furrows along fore and hind sides and weak impressions on the lateral sides. The impressed parts are punctured. Intervals between paired puncture rows on elytra narrow, convex, shining without any rugosities and microsculpture. Legs yellow with black apices of femora, tibia and tarsal articles. Claws without denticle at base (fig. 6). Body small, length 3,5 -4,5 mm M. sp. n.