Three-Lined Potato Beetle

Authors

Nick Volesky, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

12-1-2020

First Page

1

Last Page

3

Abstract

The three-lined potato beetle (Lema daturaphila) is part of the Chrysomelidae family of beetles. It originates from North and Central America but has since been reported causing economic damage to crops worldwide, such as the cape gooseberry in South Africa and potato in Australia. Though uncommon, the three-lined potato beetle has previously been documented in Utah. In August 2020, it was closely observed causing economic damage in tomatillo production on a commercial vegetable farm in rural Box Elder County, Utah. This fact sheet reviews three-lined potato beetle identification, life cycle, and look-alikes, damage, and management.

Recommended Citation

Volesky, Nick, "Three-Lined Potato Beetle" (2020). All Current Publications. Paper 2145.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2145