Epilachna sumbana

A Leaf-eating Ladybird at Wodonga, VIC

Epilachna sumbana at Wodonga, VIC - 19 Apr 2025 08:59 AM
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Identification history

Epilachna sumbana 20 Apr 2025 AlisonMilton
Epilachna sp. (genus) 20 Apr 2025 DiBickers
Unverified 19 Apr 2025 KylieWaldon

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the only beetle i saw!

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • deadly nightshade Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

  • Epilachna sumbana Scientific name
  • A Leaf-eating Ladybird Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • 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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  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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