The Colorado Potato Beetle is notorious for its destructive feeding habits on potato crops, rendering it a major agricultural pest throughout its range.
Habitat
Primarily associated with potato fields and other solanaceous crops.
Diet
Feeds on the leaves of potato plants and other related species.
How common
Common
Best time to see a Colorado Potato Beetle
The best time to see a Colorado Potato Beetle is May–July, when about 76% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,797 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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