common vine pelidnota

insect

Also known as: Pelidnota punctata

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The common vine pelidnota (Pelidnota punctata) is a large beetle found throughout North America. It is characterized by its bright orange-brown color and distinctive black spots on each wing cover.1

This insect is known for its destructive feeding habits. As adults, they consume grape foliage, while their larvae feed on decaying wood. This dual feeding pattern can cause significant damage to grapevines and surrounding environments. The common vine pelidnota belongs to the subfamily Rutelinae, which is part of the scarab beetle family.21

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A related species, the common vine pelidnota (Pelidnota punctata), occurs throughout North America. It is bright orange-brown with three black spots on each wing cover (elytra). The larvae feed on grapevine roots, the adults on the leaves; both can be quite destructive. The Japanese beetle (q.v.; Popillia japonica), which…
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A related species, the common vine pelidnota (Pelidnota punctata), occurs throughout North America. It is bright orange-brown with three black spots on each wing cover (elytra). The larvae feed on grapevine roots, the adults on the leaves; both can be quite destructive. The Japanese beetle (q.v.; Popillia japonica), which…
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