Chrysolina fastuosa, also known as the dead-nettle leaf beetle, is a species of beetle from a family of Chrysomelidae found in Europe, Caucasus and northern Turkey.

The species has a length ranging from 5.1–6.9 millimetres (0.20–0.27 in). C. fastuosa has a gold shine that transitions to a green or violet-blue longitudinal stripe near the shoulder band of the elytra as well as near the suture. Occasionally, specimen of C. fastuosa may be completely green or black in colour.

Description

harmful

Chrysolina fastuosa is considered a tree pest because it feeds on the leaves of various tree species, causing damage to their foliage and potentially impacting the overall health and vitality of the trees.

tree pest

Chrysolina fastuosa is considered a garden pest because it feeds on the leaves of various garden plants, potentially causing damage to their foliage and affecting their overall growth and appearance.

garden pest

Chrysolina fastuosa can be considered a crop pest because it has been known to feed on the leaves of certain crop plants, potentially causing damage to their foliage and affecting their yield and quality.

crop pest

Chrysolina fastuosa is considered a pest because it feeds on the leaves of trees, garden plants, and certain crops, causing damage to their foliage and potentially impacting their overall health, growth, and yield.

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