Aulacophora hilaris

Aulacophora hilaris, also known as Pumpkin Beetle, Banded Pumpkin Beetle, Pumpkin Flea Beetle or Spotted Pumpkin Beetle, is a beetle in the genus Aulacophora that is found in Australia.

Description

Aulacophora ''hilaris'' is orange and has four distinct black spots on its wing covers and has a length of 6 mm - 7 mm.

Distribution

Aulacophora hilaris is found in Eastern Australia, including in the Sydney area.

As a pest

Aulacophora hilaris is considered a pest as it feeds on members of the family Cucurbitaceae, which includes cucumbers and pumpkins hence its common name.