Black-margined Loosestrife Beetle Larva - Neogalerucella calmariensis
The larvae of this beetle are yellow with black speckles. They resemble small caterpillars.
The larvae and adults of this species only feed on purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), which is invasive. The beetles have been introduced in North America as a biological control agent for purple loosestrife.
Spotted on purple loosestrife in a rural garden.
''Neogalerucella calmariensis'' is a species in the family Chrysomelidae , in the order Coleoptera . The species is known generally as the "black-margined loosestrife beetle".
The distribution range of ''Neogalerucella calmariensis'' includes Europe & Northern Asia and North America.
Similar species: Beetles
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Uploaded Jul 13, 2018. Captured Jun 7, 2018 12:55 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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