Diabrotica speciosa

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Diabrotica speciosa (click on image to enlarge it)
Author: Alexander Derunkov, USDA
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Diabrotica speciosa (Germar, 1824) - South American rootworm
is found in South America, a polyphagous pest of vegetables, fruits, legumes and grasses. The larvae attack the roots and tubers, while the adults feed on the leaves.


Vernacular names
• English: South American rootworm
• Português: larva-alfinete
vaquinha-verde-amarela


The literature database currently contains 62 publications for Diabrotica speciosa. (See box above/on left.)