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Friday, 31 October 2025

31-10-2025 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - BRONZE BEETLE (Chrysolina bankii)

Chrysolina bankii is a species of leaf beetle native to western Europe and the western Mediterranean Basin (including Macaronesia). It has also been introduced to the US, where its range is expanding.

Chrysolina bankii adults are 8.0-10.7 mm in length. They are metallic bronze in color, with orange-brown legs. Their elytra have puncture marks. 

They feed on numerous types of leaves, but especially those in Asteraceae and Lamiaceae.