Myochrous Chevrolat in Dejean, 1836(nomen nudum) Myochrous is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae.

[1][2][3][4] The generic name is a combination of the Ancient Greek words μῦς (mouse) and χρῶμα (color).

[4] The southern corn leaf beetle (Myochrous denticollis) is a crop pest, and has been reported to damage corn in Illinois.

[5] Additionally, the species Myochrous melancholicus has been reported to damage banana fruit.

[6] According to BugGuide and ITIS, the genus is now placed in the tribe Eumolpini instead of Adoxini.