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Leaf beetle

Lilioceris cheni Gressitt

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Field Notes

Description:

common name: air potato leaf beetle (suggested common name)
scientific name: Lilioceris cheni Gressitt and Kimoto (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Criocerinae)

Notes:

Ft king national historic landmark has an overgrowth of air potatoes. The leaf beetle was introduced to help keep the plant at bay along our trails.

Reference Links:

air potato leaf beetle - Lilioceris cheni Gressit and Kimono

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PublishedOctober 24, 2014

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