Common name : Bronze beetle
Scientific name : Eucolaspis brunnea (fabricius)
Family : Chrysomelidae
Native to : Europe
Interesting fact : Due to its beautiful bronze colouring this beetle is known as the ‘bronze beetle’.
5 mm in length, the bronze beetle is considered to be a pest in gardens and fruit trees. They damage the fruits in their developing stage. The larvae grow underground and feed on roots and grass. The adult feeds at night and is known to leave holes in leaves.
