Chrysomelidae

walwyn Thu, 04/30/2009 - 21:10
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Cryptocephalus sp.
Cryptocephalus sp.

 

The beetles in this family are commonly known as leaf beetles. The family has over 35,000 species and 2,500 genra. many in this family are significant agricultural pests such as the Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata), the asparagus beetle (Crioceris asparagi), and the cereal leaf beetle (Oulema melanopus).

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