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Altica oleracea

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Altica oleracea
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A. oleracea
Binomial name
Altica oleracea
(Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms
  • Altica alchemillae (Palij, 1968)

Altica oleracea is a species of leaf beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Galerucinae.

It is found in most Europe.

Larvae and adults of Altica oleracea are phytophagous, feeding on various plants, especially Onagraceae and Rosaceae species.