Plantain Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina haemoptera)

Plantain Leaf Beetle, a reference photo — Photo: jacilluch · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Chrysolina haemoptera, also known as the plantain leaf beetle, is a species of leaf beetle in the genus Chrysolina. They are associated with plantains (Plantago), particularly Plantago coronopus.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Plantain Leaf Beetle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Chrysolina geminata
Chrysolina oricalcia
Chrysolina vernalis
Chrysolina aurichalcea

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Chrysomelidae
Genus: Chrysolina
Species: Chrysolina haemoptera

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