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Leptinotarsa decemlineata
The Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata), also known as the Colorado beetle, the ten-striped spearman, the ten-lined potato beetle or the potato bug, is an important pest of potato crops. It is approximately 10 millimetres (0.39 in) long, with a bright yellow/orange body and five bold brown stripes along the length of each of its elytra. It can easily be confused with its close cousin and look-alike, the false potato beetle.
Spotted on Jul 15, 2013
Submitted on Jul 15, 2013
1 Comment
Nice spotting! I have removed this from the Lost Ladybug mission since it is not a Lady Beetle. Thanks for your understanding.