Epilachna sumbana

A Leaf-eating Ladybird at suppressed

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Identification history

Epilachna sumbana 7 Jan 2025 AlisonMilton
Epilachna sp. (genus) 7 Jan 2025 MazzV

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An unidentified larva was also on same potato plant. No direct interaction observed, but did wonder if there was any relationship, had similar colourings. That sighting submitted separately As Sighting 4634245

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

Species information

  • Epilachna sumbana Scientific name
  • A Leaf-eating Ladybird Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 805.2m Recorded at altitude
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  • Synonyms

    Henoepilachna sumbana, Epilachna vigintioctopunctata sumbana, E. cucurbitae Henosepilachna sumbana

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