Fuller Rose Beetle

Natural Habitat

Found in gardens, orchards, and nurseries; native to South America but has spread globally as an agricultural pest.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivorous. Adults feed on the foliage of citrus trees, roses, and various ornamental plants; larvae feed on the roots of these hosts.

Behavior Patterns

Flightless beetles that move by crawling. They are primarily nocturnal and reproduce through parthenogenesis, meaning the population consists entirely of females that lay fertile eggs without mating.

Risks & Benefits

Considered a significant agricultural pest, particularly in citrus groves. They cause physical damage to leaves (notched edges) and root failure in young plants. They pose no direct risk to human health.

Identified on: 4/27/2026