Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata
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| Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (Fabricius, 1775)
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Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata is a species of beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is commonly known as the 28-spotted potato ladybird[1] or the Hadda beetle.[2] It feeds on the foliage of potatoes and other solanaceous crops. It was previously called Epilachna vigintioctopunctata and is a cryptic species complex.[3] It is very often confused with a closely related species, Henosepilachna vigintioctomaculata, which occurs in Russia, China, Japan, and Korea, and is given the same "common name".[4]
Distribution
This species is native to southeastern Asia, primarily India, but has been accidentally introduced to other parts of the world, including Australia[5] and New Zealand.[2] It has also been recorded from Brazil and Argentina, beginning in 1996.[6]
Economic significance
This species causes damage to agricultural crops primarily in the the family Solanaceae, especially potatoes; other crops include pumpkin, turnips, radishes, beans and spinach.[7]
References
- ^ "Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (Fabricius)". CSIRO. July 7, 2005. Retrieved April 27, 2009.
- ^ a b "Hadda Beetle". Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (New Zealand). February 12, 2010. Retrieved March 31, 2010.
- ^ Haruo Katakura (September 20, 1997). "Species of Epilachna ladybird beetles". BioOne. Retrieved April 6, 2010.
- ^ "Henosepilachna vigintioctomaculata".
- ^ OzAnimals
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- ^ Brisbane Insects
External links
Data related to Epilachna vigintioctopunctata at Wikispecies
Media related to Henospilachna vigintioctopunctata at Wikimedia Commons- The Epilachna vigintioctopunctata Complex
