Silana farinosa (Boheman)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomeloidea: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae

Common name

Curryleaf tortoise beetle

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Curryleaf, citrus.

The larva is dark chocolate brown to black, shiny and carries the faecal matter at the terminal end. The adult beetles are brown with chalky white coating.

Pest status

Minor, occasionally serious on curryleaf.

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