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Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata
This species causes damage to agricultural crops in the three families Solanaceae (potato, tomato, aubergine and pepper), Cucurbitaceae (cucumber, melon, water-melon and pumpkin) and Fabaceae (soya and haricot beans). However the optimal host plant for the reproduction of over-wintered beetles and the development of their larvae is the potato. The loss in yield of potato tubers may reach 25% in heavy infestations. Control is by the use of resistant varieties of plants, crop rotation, the growing of solanaceous crops in open windy locations
Also called the Egg Plant Ladybird or the Hadda Ladybird. The scientific name was formerly Epilachna vigintioctopunctata.
Spotted on Jun 22, 2012
Submitted on Jun 22, 2012
