Cow parsley leaf beetle

Chrysolina oricalcea is a species of broad-shouldered leaf beetle of the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Chrysomelinae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Cow parsley 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 haemoptera
• Chrysolina geminata
• Chrysolina aurichalcea
• Chrysolina vernalis
• Phaedon tumidulus
• Chrysolina gemina

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Coleoptera

Family

Chrysomelidae

Genus

Chrysolina

Species

Chrysolina oricalcia

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