University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln |
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| Southern Corn Leaf Beetle | |
| Description: | Adult beetles are about 3/16 of an inch long with a grayish or brownish color pattern. They are usually covered with soil particles, giving them a dusty appearance. |
| Damage Symptoms: | Beetles feed on the edges of leaves and stems, producing notched holes in the leaves. |
| Incidence: | May, on seedling corn. |
| Sampling Scheme: | None available. |
| Economic Threshold: | Use cutworm thresholds to determine the need to treat. |
