Xanthogaleruca luteola (Elm leaf beetle)


An accidentally introduced European species, responsible for large-scale defoliation of elms (Ulmus spp.). The larvae graze the leaf surface, while adult beetles chew holes in the leaves.

Gallery


Regional distribution

Xanthogaleruca luteola is listed in the following regions:

827,420 sightings of 23,514 species from 15,122 members
CCA 3.0 | privacy
NatureMapr is developed by at3am IT Pty Ltd and is proudly Australian made