Chrysomela populi
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| Species: | C. populi
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Chrysomela populi is a species of broad-shouldered leaf beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Chrysomelinae.
Description
Larva description
The larvae of the species is white coloured with black dots.[1]
Adult description
Length is about 10–12 mm. Head and pronotum are black, while elytra is bright red, with a black stain at the base. Some species come as orange coloured.[2]
It can be distinguished from Chrysolina grossa by its shorter antennae and less estensive pronotum.
It feeds on plants of the Salicaceae species, especially Populus and willow species.[3]
It is found in most Europe.