striped cucumber beetle
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The striped cucumber beetle (Acalymma vittata) is a yellowish beetle with black stripes. It is a significant pest for cucurbit crops like cucumbers and squashes.12
As adults, these beetles feed on the foliage and flowers of plants. Their larvae, however, target the underground parts, such as roots and stems. Beyond direct damage, striped cucumber beetles are also vectors for serious plant diseases, including bacterial wilt and cucumber mosaic virus.12
Other types of cucumber beetles exist, such as the spotted cucumber beetle, which has black spots instead of stripes. These beetles are classified within the insect order Coleoptera.3
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