Stats

Lifespan: 1 yr
Size: Small
Diet: Herbivore
Activity: Diurnal
Social: Solitary
Biome: Mediterranean scrub
Range: Southern Europe
Movement: Walking
Breeding: Egg-laying
Defense: Warning colors
Status: Uncommon

About

Rosemary beetles are a type of beetle that live in the United States, mostly in the southern states. They are 1.5-2 centimeters long and have a reddish-brown body with black spots. They are herbivores, feeding on plants such as rosemary, sage, and thyme. They have strong mandibles that they use to chew leaves and stems. They are active during the day and are known for their loud buzzing sound.

Life cycle

1.
egg
A small egg is laid on or near the larval food source and hatches within days or weeks.
2.
juvenile
An immature insect feeds and molts, growing through successive instars.
3.
subadult
A near-adult insect has wing buds or near-mature form, one molt away from full size.
4.
adult
Fully grown, with full wings and adult coloration.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Chrysomelidae
Genus: Chrysolina
Species: Chrysolina americana