
"Galerucella calmariensis" is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is commonly known as the black-margined loosestrife beetle and is native to Europe and Asia where both adults and larvae feed on purple loosestrife. It has been introduced in North America as a biological control agent for purple loosestrife.
Similar species: Beetles
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Uploaded Jan 14, 2025. Captured May 19, 2023 12:31 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
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