Cucurbits Leaf Beetles

Catalogue Type
Plant Pests Catalogue
Scientific Name
Diabrotica speciosa
Family
Chrysomelidae
Distinguishing Characters
Striped cucumber beetles are yellow-green with three black stripes down the back and are 1/4 inch long.
The spotted cucumber beetle (also known as the southern corn rootworm), also 1/4 inch long, is yellow-green with 12 black spots on its back.

Host Crop
Cucumber,pumpkin ,bottle gourd,etc
Order
Coleoptera
Photo of Insect
Photo of Damaged Crop
Description

At least three common cucurbit leaf beetles attack pumpkins in South Africa. They are all black and orange and damage flowers and leaves.

 Its larvae feed on the roots of crops.

CONTROL :Cucurbit beetles must be controlled when they are first noticed in the spring.

                     Daily scouting is essential during the emergence and early life of the crop while the plants are small and suspect.