Aulacophora hilaris explained

Aulacophora hilaris, also known as Pumpkin Beetle, Banded Pumpkin Beetle,[1] Pumpkin Flea Beetle or Spotted Pumpkin Beetle,[2] is a beetle in the genus Aulacophora that is found in Australia.[3]

Description

Aulacophora hilaris is orange and has four distinct black spots on its wing covers and has a length of 6 mm - 7 mm.

Distribution

Aulacophora hilaris is found in Eastern Australia, including in the Sydney area.[4]

As a pest

Aulacophora hilaris is considered a pest as it feeds on members of the family Cucurbitaceae, which includes cucumbers and pumpkins hence its common name.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beetles in vegetable crops . 2023-09-17 . AUSVEG . en-AU.
  2. Web site: Aulacophora hilaris (Boisduval, 1835) . 2023-09-17 . www.agric.wa.gov.au . en.
  3. Web site: Aulacophora hilaris (pumpkin flea beetle) . 2022-03-23 . www.cabi.org.
  4. Web site: Australia . Atlas of Living . Species: Aulacophora hilaris . 2022-03-23 . bie.ala.org.au . en-AU.
  5. https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/pumpkin-beetle/ Pumpkin Beetle
  6. Web site: Aulacophora hilaris (AUACHI)[Host plants] EPPO Global Database ]. 2022-03-23 . gd.eppo.int.

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