Elm leaf beetle - Wikipedia
Xanthogaleruca luteola, commonly known as the elm-leaf beetle, is a beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae that is native to Europe but invasive in other parts of the world. [2] [3]
Elm Leaf Beetles - 5.521 - Extension
Elm leaf beetles are serious pests of elm throughout Colorado. The insects feed on elm tree leaves and cause them to dry up and die. They do not transmit Dutch elm disease.
Elm Leaf Beetle - Penn State Extension
Jun 19, 2023 · The elm leaf beetle is an introduced pest that feeds only on species of elm. Trees growing in landscapes are more heavily infested than those in forests.
Elm species, hybrids, and horticultural varieties vary in their resistance to elm leaf beetle feeding. In ornamental settings, planting the most beetle-resistant and climate-appropriate elms will minimize elm leaf beetle problems.
Elm leaf beetle | The Morton Arboretum
The elm leaf beetle (Xanthogaleruca luteola) feeds on the emerging leaves of virtually all species of elm trees. The beetle feeds at both the larval and the adult stage, leaving skeletonized foliage in their wake.
Elm leaf beetle - Agricultural Biology
Elm leaf beetle is a pest of elm trees during warmer months and a nuisance in homes during cooler months. Feeding by larvae and adults can result in complete defoliation of elms. While adults can invade homes during cooler months, they are only considered a nuisance pest.
Elm leaf beetle - Missouri Botanical Garden
Introduced from Europe in 1938, the elm leaf beetle is the most serious elm defoliator in the United States. Although the damage does not usually kill the tree, it does make it more susceptible to disease and other pests, especially the elm bark beetle, the …
Elm Leaf Beetle Damage & Control | Davey Tree
Elm leaf beetle larvae feed for about three weeks and then emigrate in large numbers, crawl down tree trunks and pupate in bark crevices and at the bases of trees. Here’s how to control and manage elm leaf beetle infestations.
Elm Leaf Beetle - Center for Invasive Species Research
The elm leaf beetle was accidentally introduced into the U.S. in the 1830s and is now one of the most important urban forest pests in California. Damage and Economic Impact: Both adults and larvae feed on elm foliage, although most damage is done by the larval stages.
Elm Leaf Beetle - University of Maryland Extension
Mar 27, 2023 · Key points about elm leaf beetles The elm leaf beetle, Xanthogaleruca luteola , will feed on all species of native and introduced elm and zelkova. All stages of the elm leaf beetle develop on or near the elm tree.