A small, herbivorous beetle notorious for causing significant agricultural damage, particularly in potato crops across North America and Europe.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Agricultural landscapes, potato fields, eggplant and tomato gardens, temperate and subtropical regions with cultivated solanaceous crops
Ecological Role
Major agricultural pest with significant economic impact, disrupting crop production through extensive leaf consumption and potential crop destruction
Morphology
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SKIN COAT
Hard exoskeleton with yellow base and black longitudinal stripes on elytra
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LIMBS WINGS
Six legs with strong tarsi for climbing plant structures, capable of short flights
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HEAD SENSORY
Prominent compound eyes, short antennae, chewing mouthparts adapted for leaf consumption
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BODY STRUCTURE
Oval-shaped beetle, approximately 10 mm in length, with distinctive yellow and black striped wing covers
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Scott Bauer, USDA ARS
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