Rosemary beetle — size comparison

The rosemary beetle has a metallic green-purple body with longitudinal stripes on its wing cases. Despite its scientific name Chrysolina americana, it is associ

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Rosemary beetle

Chrysolina americana

6,5 mmAdult individual
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Rosemary beetleBody length6.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Rosemary beetle — size comparison — facts and sources

The rosemary beetle has a metallic green-purple body with longitudinal stripes on its wing cases. Despite its scientific name Chrysolina americana, it is associated with the Mediterranean.

Adults and larvae feed on rosemary, lavender, thyme and other mint-family plants. In warm climates activity may extend through much of the year.

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