Aulacophora foveicollis (Lucas)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomeloidea: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae: Luperini

Common names

Red pumpkin beetle, hamra beetle, red melon beetle, red leaf beetle

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Pumpkin, bottlegourd, cucumber, muskmelon, watermelon, beans and other cucurbits.

Pest status

A common and occasionally serious pest of a wide range of cucurbitaceous vegetables.

Images

 Photo credit : NPIB, NBAIR, Bangalore

 Photo credit : NPIB, UAS, Bangalore