Cucumber beetles

Cucumber beetles are pests of cucurbits throughout the U.S. Western species of cucumber beetles will also feed on leaves of other vegetables.

An online resource devoted to North American insects, spiders and their kin, offering identification, images, and information.

An online resource devoted to North American insects, spiders and their kin, offering identification, images, and information.

Image 5552243 is of banded cucumber beetle (Diabrotica balteata LeConte, 1865) adult(s). It is by Royal Tyler at Pro Pest and Lawn Store.

The various species of these 1/4 inch long beetles are yellowish green, with black spots or stripes. The slim, white larvae, about 1/2 inch long, are dark at both ends. Larvae feed on roots; adults-the more destructive stage-chew aboveground plant parts. Target: Roots of corn, other grasses, legumes (larvae); many vegetables, especially cucurbits, and flowers ... Read more

Cucumber beetles are found throughout the United States. The 2 major types of cucumber beetles that may attack your garden are: Striped cucumber beetle (Acalymma vittatum) and Spotted cucumber beet…

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By Michael O. Fine Rowan Cooperative Extension With the 2019 growing season well underway, gardens around Rowan County are looking mighty healthy. Tomatoes have either started ripening or beginning to break (a term used by tomato farmers to describe the initiation of ripening of fruit). Sweet corn is starting to tassel and for some, the first […]

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Natural History science sciart illustration of the Spotted cucumber beetle Diabrotica undecimpunctata