The Pumpkin Beetle

"Talk to le BUTT!"
Photo by Emilio Capule

Common Name: Pumpkin Beetle

Scientific Name: Aulacophora foveicollis

Picture taken at Dasmarinas, Cavite in October 2016

This pumpkin beetle is found landing on a marble table in a backyard garden.

About Pumpkin Beetles

     These beetles are most known for their extensive diet on fresh garden and farm produce. Although these grubs are known to be root feeders, they are capable of eating the leaves, flowers and fruits of plants. Pumpkin beetles are also known to be more active during the late day than the early morning. They are also known in other parts of the world as the Cucumber beetle.

Sources:

http://www.pestnet.org/SummariesofMessages/Pests/PestsEntities/Insects/Beetles/Aulacophora/Aulacophorasp,PNG.aspx

Photo and description by Emilio Capule