Two-spotted leaf beetle (or similar Chrysomelina beetle)
Scientific Name: Calligrapha sp. (likely Calligrapha lunata)
Order & Family: Coleoptera; Chrysomelidae
Size: 7 to 10 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Found in meadows, gardens, and forest edges, typically on host plants such as various species of sunflowers or roses.
Diet & Feeding
Herbivorous; both larvae and adults feed on the leaves of host plants, often specializing on specific genera like Rosa or Helianthus.
Behavior Patterns
They are active during the day and are often found clinging to the undersides or edges of leaves. They undergo complete metamorphosis with eggs laid on the host plant.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans. While they can be minor agricultural or garden pests by damaging foliage, they are an essential part of the local ecosystem as a food source for birds and predatory insects.
Identified on: 6/26/2026