For the identification of insects and other fauna and flora of South Africa.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Cucurbit Ladybird (Henosepilachna bifasciata)

 Family Coccinellidae
Each elytra has 6 large black patches and their bodies are covered in down.

Both adults and larvae feed on the leaves on various species of the pumpkin family including watermelons and cucumbers.

They are found throughout SA.

Larvae