Viburnum Beetle
Viburnum Beetle - Pyrrhalta viburni
Description
A small golden brown beetle (about 5 mm long), nearly always associated with plants of the Viburnum family.
Habitat
On Viburnum plants, such as Guelder Rose, but also feeds on the Wayfaring Tree and garden varieties.
When to see it
Adult beetles emerge in July and August.
Life History
The beetle's creamy white larvae cause damage to the leaves in early summer, before pupating in the ground. The adults also feed on the leaves before laying their eggs on the tips of young shoots.
UK Status
This species is common over much of England.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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