The asparagus beetles belong to the leaf beetle family. As their name indicates, these beetles feed on asparagus primarily, with both the larvae and adults concol3red pests to these plants.
Size: 0.25 in (0.635 cm)
Color: Varies greatly among species. For instance, the common asparagus beetle is bluish-black with six cream spots, while the spotted asparagus beetle is reddish orange with twelve black spots.
Other Characteristic Features: Their bodies are round and shaped like a dome.
They are orange colored grubs who spend most of their time feeding.
Pupation takes place underneath the soil.
These are green and oval-shaped.
| Lifespan | 3-4 weeks |
| Distribution | North America and Europe |
| Habitat | Gardens |
| Predators | Lacewings and ladybirds |
| Seasons active | Spring |
| Host Plants | Asparagus |
| Diet of adults | Asparagus |
Both adults and larvae damage asparagus plants, resulting in defoliation. This will cause infected plants to become brown, wither and ultimately die.
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The asparagus beetles belong to the leaf beetle family. As their name indicates, these beetles feed on asparagus primarily, with both the larvae and adults concol3red pests to these plants.
Size: 0.25 in (0.635 cm)
Color: Varies greatly among species. For instance, the common asparagus beetle is bluish-black with six cream spots, while the spotted asparagus beetle is reddish orange with twelve black spots.
Other Characteristic Features: Their bodies are round and shaped like a dome.
They are orange colored grubs who spend most of their time feeding.
Pupation takes place underneath the soil.
These are green and oval-shaped.
| Lifespan | 3-4 weeks |
| Distribution | North America and Europe |
| Habitat | Gardens |
| Predators | Lacewings and ladybirds |
| Seasons active | Spring |
| Host Plants | Asparagus |
| Diet of adults | Asparagus |
Both adults and larvae damage asparagus plants, resulting in defoliation. This will cause infected plants to become brown, wither and ultimately die.
Image Source: ag.umass.edu, bugguide.net, vegento.russell.wisc.edu, uconnladybug.files.wordpress.com, backyardgardenlover.com,
