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Xanthogaleruca luteola
A small leaf eating beetle introduced with our elm trees and sometimes causing serious defoliation to elm trees (only) in suburban streets and parks.
Elm pest species
There seems to be very few around this year. Bug guide http://bugguide.net/node/view/105144 recognizes two binomial names, using <i>Xanthogaleruca luteola</i> and discounts Pyrrhalta luteola without giving much reason.
Spotted on Jan 24, 2013
Submitted on Jan 24, 2013
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There are two named Genera for this species but I haven't determined which is correct http://museumvictoria.com.au/bugs/image.... http://museumvictoria.com.au/discoveryce...