Pumpkin Beetle

Catalogue Type
Plant Pests Catalogue
Scientific Name
Raphidopalpa foveicollis
Family
Chrysomelidae
Distinguishing Characters
The dorsal part of the body of adult beetle is deep orange, while the ventral side is black.
The beetle appears to be oblong measuring 5-8 mm in length and 3.5- 3.75 mm in width.
The posterior part of the abdomen bears soft white hairs.
Host Crop
Pumpkin,muskmelon, watermelon, sponge gourd,etc
Order
Coleoptera
Photo of Insect
Photo of Damaged Crop