Leptinotarsa texana larva This species is in the same genus as the infamous Colorado potato beetle.


This species is in the same genus as the infamous Colorado potato beetle. It is not a major aggricultural pest because it targets mostly wild plants and is a reluctant flier which spreads slowly It is used as a biocontrol measure to curb the invasion of Solanum weeds such as Silverleaf nightshade S elaeagnifolium in Africa and Australia


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