Grapevine beetle
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| Pelidnota punctata (Casey, 1915) |
The grapevine beetle, Pelidnota punctata, also known as Spotted June Beetle or the Spotted Pelidnota, is a member of the subfamily Rutelinae of the Scarab beetle family. Grapevine beetles are common in the north and central United States, but do relatively little damage to their host plants.
The adult beetle is approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) long, off-yellow, with three spots running down each side. Fine black lines divide the edges of its elytra. At other times, the beetle may have been known as Pelidnota lutea.
[edit] Habitat and Diet
The beetle lives in the eastern coase of North America, as well as Florida and Nebraska. It lives, like many beetles, in forests, and is mostly seen during the summer.
Their diet includes grapes, and other types of fruit. However, they do not seem to be a very big problem in vineyards.
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