Epilachna sumbana

A Leaf-eating Ladybird at Burnside, QLD

Epilachna sumbana at Burnside, QLD - 16 May 2024
Epilachna sumbana at Burnside, QLD - 16 May 2024
Epilachna sumbana at Burnside, QLD - 16 May 2024
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Identification history

Epilachna sumbana 16 May 2024 AlisonMilton
Unidentified 16 May 2024 clarehoneydove

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Leaf eating ladybird

3 comments

AlisonMilton wrote:
   16 May 2024
@clarehoneydove Hi Clare, You are correct. Just a tip, if the species isn't in the drop down list, you can click on the Can't find it button and the Global list will appear, which includes all species. Hope this helps next time.
   16 May 2024
Oh thanks @AlisonMilton that most definitely will help especially whilst I am on holiday in Brissie
AlisonMilton wrote:
   16 May 2024
@clarehoneydove Enjoy. I grew up in Brissie.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 16 May 2024 03:22 PM Recorded on
  • clarehoneydove Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Epilachna sumbana Scientific name
  • A Leaf-eating Ladybird Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 805.2m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Henoepilachna sumbana, Epilachna vigintioctopunctata sumbana, E. cucurbitae

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