The negatoria canegrub (Lepidiota negatoria) is a significant pest of sugarcane in eastern Australia, particularly in Queensland. Its larvae feed on plant roots, leading to crop damage.
Larvae: Cream-colored, pear-shaped grubs with approximately 50 long hairs on each side.
Adults: Dark red-brown beetles with round white scales on the wing covers.
Lifecycle: Typically spans two years.
Primarily affects sugarcane, but may also impact other crops in the region.
| Lepidiota negatoria |
The negatoria canegrub (Lepidiota negatoria) is a significant pest of sugarcane in eastern Australia, particularly in Queensland. Its larvae feed on plant roots, leading to crop damage.
Larvae: Cream-colored, pear-shaped grubs with approximately 50 long hairs on each side.
Adults: Dark red-brown beetles with round white scales on the wing covers.
Lifecycle: Typically spans two years.
Primarily affects sugarcane, but may also impact other crops in the region.
