Striped Tortoise Beetle – Agrioconota bivittata

Striped Tortoise Beetle – Agrioconota bivittata Common Name: Striped Tortoise Beetle Latin Name: Agrioconota bivittata- Appearance: The adult Striped Tortoise Beetle is approximately 5-7mm long, with a flattened, oval body that is bright metallic green with two yellow stripes. The underside of the beetle is brownish.

• Eggs:The female Striped Tortoise Beetle lays small, white, oval-shaped eggs on the leaves of its host plants.
• Pupae:The pupa of the Striped Tortoise Beetle is green and can be found on the underside of the leaves of its host plant.
• Larvae:The Striped Tortoise Beetle larvae are spiny and black, with white spots. They feed on the leaves of the host plant.
• Adults:Adult Striped Tortoise Beetles feed on the leaves of their host plants and can be found from late spring to early fall.

Host plants: The Striped Tortoise Beetle feeds on various plants in the Solanaceae and Convolvulaceae families, including morning glories, sweet potato, and tobacco. Territory: The Striped Tortoise Beetle is found throughout the United States and Canada. Damages caused by Striped Tortoise Beetle: The Striped Tortoise Beetle can cause damage to its host plants by feeding on the leaves. However, it is not considered a major pest and does not typically cause significant damage. Life history and habitat: The Striped Tortoise Beetle can be found in various habitats, including gardens, fields, and woodland edges. Its life cycle includes egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages, and it typically produces two generations per year.