Epilachna sumbana

A Leaf-eating Ladybird at Watson, ACT

Epilachna sumbana at Watson, ACT - 23 Feb 2024
Epilachna sumbana at Watson, ACT - 23 Feb 2024
Epilachna sumbana at Watson, ACT - 23 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Epilachna sumbana 25 Feb 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Epilachna sumbana 23 Feb 2024 abread111

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eating the leaves

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 23 Feb 2024 12:01 PM Recorded on
  • abread111 Recorded by

Additional information

  • zucchini Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Epilachna sumbana Scientific name
  • A Leaf-eating Ladybird Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 805.2m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Henoepilachna sumbana, Epilachna vigintioctopunctata sumbana, E. cucurbitae

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