Chrysomelidae (leaf beetles)

Amelio A. Chi and Russell F. Mizell III

The cottonwood leaf beetle, Chrysomela scripta Fabricius, is one of the most economically-important pests of managed cottonwood, aspen, and some poplar and willow species. Although it does not present a serious pest problem in forests, often it is a severe pest of urban ornamental trees. This leaf feeder has several generations each year, may cause extensive leaf loss, and can consequently reduce stem volume up to 70%.

Jamba Gyeltshen and Amanda Hodges

Jerry E. Gahlhoff

This document provides an overview of the furniture carpet beetle, Anthrenus flavipes, a common pest of upholstered furniture. It details the beetle's life cycle, including its egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages, and describes its physical characteristics. The article highlights the beetle's ability to digest keratin, making it destructive to various household items. It also discusses the medical and economic significance of infestations and offers management strategies, including sanitation, inspection, and insecticide treatments, to control and prevent damage caused by these pests.  First published: December, 1997.

D. W. Hall and J. F. Butler

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Braden Evans and Justin Renkema

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Harsimran K. Gill, Gaurav Goyal, Harsimran K. Gill, Gaurav Goyal, Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman, andJennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

John L. Capinera
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This document provides an overview of the golden tortoise beetle, Charidotella bicolor, including its distribution, life cycle, and description. Found primarily in eastern North America, this beetle is known for its distinctive golden metallic color. The article details the beetle's life stages, from egg to adult, and its feeding habits on plants in the Convolvulaceae family. It also discusses natural enemies and management strategies, emphasizing that while the beetle can cause defoliation, it is rarely abundant enough to be considered a significant pest.

Robert E. Woodruff

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Ted D. Center, James P. Cuda, Michael J. Grodowitz, and Carey R. Minteer

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

William A. Overholt, Rodrigo R. Diaz, William A. Overholt, Kenneth L. Hibbard, andJulio C. Medal
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman, Eleanor F. Phillips, andJennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Michael C. Thomas

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Elena M. Rhodes and Oscar E. Liburd

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Michael C. Thomas

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Richard L. Jacques Jr. and Thomas R. Fasulo

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

T. R. Fasulo

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

John L. Capinera

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Ted D. Center and William A. Overholt

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

F. Allen Dray Jr., Octavio Menocal, Rosemary Murray, Eric Rohrig, and Carey Minteer

This publication provides an in-depth profile of the air potato bulbil beetle (suggested common name), a new biological control agent of the air potato vine. It is intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.