Cowpea Curculio

Catalogue Type
Plant Pests Catalogue
Scientific Name
Chalcodermus aeneus
Family
Cueculionidae
Distinguishing Characters
The larva is pale yellow in color, although the head and prothoracic plate are yellowish brown.
Adult is oval and black in color, with a faint bronze tint.
Host Crop
Cowpea, snap bean, lima bean, and pea
Order
Coleoptera
Photo of Insect
Photo of Damaged Crop