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Latin name: Leptinotarsa decemlineata
Size: Approximately 12mms long
Distribution: Rarely found in the U.K.
Months seen: April to September
Food: Potato plant leaves.
Habitat: Farmland and vegetable gardens.
Special features: The Colorado beetle has a brown head with black
markings. The wing casings are yellow with black stripes.
The larvae of this beetle are bright pink with black heads.
The Colorado Beetle was discovered in the Rocky Mountains in 1823, where it
feeds on 'Buffalo burr', a plant belonging to the same family as the potato. The
beetle was probably brought to Europe in the early 1900's on cargo ships.
Although it can now be found in many parts of Europe, the Colorado beetle is not
currently found in the U.K. If you spot one you should catch it and notify the
police as soon as possible. It is a serious pest of potato plants and other
crops.
UK Safari Beetle Section
UK Safari Creepy-Crawlies Section
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