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Beetlesis he dangerous to flowers too?
hello, I just found this glorious looking beetle? in my verbena plant… I love his beauty but if he is going to destroy my flowers I rather get rid of him… thanks for an informative website. regards,
ddgiln
Hi ddgiln,
This is a False Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa juncta. It is a leaf eating species in both the larval and adult stages. They may also eat flowers.
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