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Field Notes

Description:

A small ladybird kind of beetle. Found normally on parthenium plants. This beetle is used in controlling the spread of parthenium weed.

Habitat:

Normally found on Parthenium plant.

Species ID Suggestions

Zygogramma

Reference Link
williefromwi
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Comments (13)
gatorfellows
I found a research paper "How widespread is Parthenium hysterophorus and its biological control agent Zygogramma bicolorata in South Asia?" http://era.deedi.qld.gov.au/1628/ Hope this helps
williefromwi
Parthenium Beetle, Pallister Beetle (Zygogramma bicolorata) http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1119432/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Parthenium_beetle.JPG
Sumukha Javagal
Thank u very much Willie.. I got the genus, but im unable to get the correct species..:-(
williefromwi
Sumukha I think I have the id of your spotting, hope it is right, and very glad to help you my friend.
ASH247
Fairly unusual but quite beautiful, great job

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Insects and Invertebrates of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala & Tamil Nadu
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PublishedJuly 7, 2012

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