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Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

The Spotted Cucumber Beetle is a small, colorful bug with bright yellow-green skin and black spots. They love to munch on plants, especially cucumbers, making them easy to spot in gardens!

Habitat: Gardens

Appearance

The Spotted Cucumber Beetle has a bright greenish-yellow body with eleven distinctive black spots arranged on its wing covers. Its head and legs are typically black. This beetle's slender shape and vibrant spotted pattern make it stand out from other garden insects.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyChrysomelidaeGenusDiabrotica
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Even with 'cucumber' in their name, they love over 200 different plant types!

Their hungry larvae, called corn rootworms, live underground and munch on plant roots!

These beetles lay hundreds of tiny eggs hidden in the soil near their favorite plants!

They are speedy eaters and can cause serious damage to farmers' crops very quickly!

Special abilities

Ability

Hardy Armor

Spotted Cucumber Beetles have a super strong exoskeleton that helps them protect their soft bodies from bumps and predators.

Ability

Plant Eater Power

Spotted Cucumber Beetles can munch through plant leaves and roots because of their strong jaws, helping them get vital nutrients.

Ability

Flight Navigator

Spotted Cucumber Beetles can fly swiftly because of their powerful wings, helping them travel far to find new food sources.

Measurements & details

Size
5-8 mm
Lifespan
30-90 days
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

These beetles eat leaves, flowers, and fruits, while their larvae feast on roots underground.

Age differences: Larvae eat roots underground, while adults feed on leaves, flowers, and fruits above ground.

Primary Foods

  • Cucumber plants
  • Squash plants
  • Corn plants
  • Bean plants
  • Melon plants
  • Pea plants

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Cucumber BeetleSpotted Beetle

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Don't touch beetles without asking an adult, as some bugs can bite.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is Spotted Cucumber Beetle?

5-8 mm

How long does Spotted Cucumber Beetle live?

30-90 days

What does Spotted Cucumber Beetle eat?

These beetles eat leaves, flowers, and fruits, while their larvae feast on roots underground.

Where is Spotted Cucumber Beetle usually found?

Gardens

How does Spotted Cucumber Beetle hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Spotted Cucumber Beetle have?

6

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