Rosemary Beetle
This attractive leaf beetle is a newcomer to Britain, being first recorded in the wild here in 1994. Despite the scientific name Chrysolina americana it is a native of eastern and southern Europe. As well as feeding on Rosemary, the beetles also feed on Lavender and other aromatic plants. They have spread very rapidly in southern England and it is hard to find a Lavender bush without them in some areas.
Rosemary Beetle
This attractive leaf beetle is a newcomer to Britain, being first recorded in the wild here in 1994. Despite the scientific name Chrysolina americana it is a native of eastern and southern Europe. As well as feeding on Rosemary, the beetles also feed on Lavender and other aromatic plants. They have spread very rapidly in southern England and it is hard to find a Lavender bush without them in some areas.