Mt. Takao is considered one of the three major habitat of insects along with Minoo (Osaka prefecture) and Kibune (Kyoto prefecture) and it has long been loved by researchers of insects because of number of species and the easy access from the Metropolitan area. There are many insects first found in Mt. Takao and named after "Takao" such as Takao Shachihoko （Hiradonta takaonis Matsumura） and Takao medaka kamikiri (Stenhomalus takaosanus).
Main Region: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu.
Found in forest, grasslands, croplands and grassy areas on riverbeds from flatlands to mountains.
Is a family of chrysomelidae with ladybug-like patterns.
Body color is shiny black on head and thorax and black on fore wings with orange spots both on upper and bottom parts.
This pattern varies among individuals of the same species, some are large and some have small patterns.
Have distinct thick and long antennae.
Species in chrysomelidae family eat leaves of plants but varies by different species.
This species feeds on Japanese knotweed and are often seen on these leaves.
Also feed on leaves of rumex japonicus and common sorrel.
●Length about 7 to 9 mm
●Adults Flight Season April to about September
Found in forest, grasslands, croplands and grassy areas on riverbeds from flatlands to mountains.
Is a family of chrysomelidae with ladybug-like patterns.
Body color is shiny black on head and thorax and black on fore wings with orange spots both on upper and bottom parts.
This pattern varies among individuals of the same species, some are large and some have small patterns.
Have distinct thick and long antennae.
Species in chrysomelidae family eat leaves of plants but varies by different species.
This species feeds on Japanese knotweed and are often seen on these leaves.
Also feed on leaves of rumex japonicus and common sorrel.
●Length about 7 to 9 mm
●Adults Flight Season April to about September