Cassida deflorata explained

Cassida deflorata is a greenish-coloured beetle in the leaf beetle family.[1]

Distribution

The beetle can be found in African countries, including Algeria and Morocco, as well as in European countries like France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.

Habitat

The species feeds on plants in the family of Asteraceae, such as, Arctium lappa, Carduus tenuiflorus, Cirsium dyris, cardoon, artichoke, Jacobaea maritima and Silybum marianum.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cassida deflorata. Flickr. April 14, 2012.
  2. Web site: Cassida deflorata. Biol.uni.wroc.pl. 17 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304204110/http://www.biol.uni.wroc.pl/cassidae/European%20Chrysomelidae/cassida%20deflorata.htm. 4 March 2016. dead.