Eumolpus nigritus Fabricius, 1801 Typophorus nigritus is a species of leaf beetle in the subfamily Eumolpinae.

It is found in North, Central, and South America.

[1][2] Two subspecies, T. nigritus nitidulus and T. nigritus viridicyaneus, are known as pests of sweet potatoes.

[3] There are 13 subspecies of T. nigritus:[2]

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