Taken
at Baron's Haugh on 30th may 2015 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
Mating
Taken
at Baron's Haugh on 30th may 2015 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
Beetle - Chrysolina Menthastri.
Species: Order: Family: Local Names:
Chrysolina Menthastri.
Coleoptera.
Chrysomelidae.
Food:
Habitat:
Flies/Found:
Feature:
Feeds on various Mints
Waterside habitats.
May - September.
All species of Chrysolina are phytophagous, feeding on specific food
plants, and some of them have been used for biological control of
weeds.