Aspidimorpha miliaris is a widespread Asian species of beetles belonging to the family Chrysomelidae. The genus name is frequently misspelled as "Aspidomorpha", due to an unjustified spelling change in 1848 [1].

This species reaches about  15 millimetres (0.59 in)  in length. Larvae have a gregarious habit and feed on Ipomoea species, with potentially dangerous impact on crops.

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Aspidimorpha miliaris occurs throughout SE Asia and India.

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Aspidimorpha miliaris are considered tree pests because they feed on the leaves and stems of trees, causing damage to the foliage and potentially weakening the overall health of the tree.

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Aspidimorpha miliaris can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to feed on the leaves and stems of various garden plants, which can lead to damage and hinder the growth and overall health of the plants in the garden.

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Aspidimorpha miliaris can be considered crop pests because they have been observed feeding on the leaves and stems of crops, which can result in reduced crop yield and quality, impacting agricultural productivity.

crop pest

Aspidimorpha miliaris are considered pests because they have a destructive feeding behavior, causing damage to trees, garden plants, and crops, which can lead to reduced health, yield, and quality of these plants.

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