Alder Leaf Beetle

I found them feeding on Willow, but they also feed on Poplar,Alder and Hazel, 10 th September 2008, Bourgoyen, Gent, Belgium.. Size is 6 to 7mm

by bonitin Sep 25, 2008 11:48 AM

Its eggs are orange and are deposited on the backside of the leaves, they hatch after 5 to 14 days, Larvae are olive green turning to black

by bonitin Sep 25, 2008 11:54 AM

After 3 weeks the beetle-larvae pupate on the floor under leaf-litter and new beetles emerge after 8 to 11 days

by bonitin Sep 25, 2008 12:00 PM