If not eradicated, Colorado potato beetles can completely strip the leaves from potato plants.
The Animal and Plant Health Agency removed the beetle and is conducting surveys in gardens, potato crops and land around the finding to ensure there are no other Colorado beetles present.Colorado beetle larvae is reddish-brown in colour, round and up to about half an inch in length
UK Chief Plant Health Officer Nicola Spence said there was "no evidence" of any link to the Kent outbreak, which was the first in the UK since 1977. "Whilst this pest does not pose a threat to human health, we encourage all growers, farmers, processors and the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings," she added.
The beetle is bright yellow or orange with black stripes and is usually between 8.5 to 11.5mm in length and 3mm in width.Although harmful to plants, they are not a threat to human or animal health and can be be imported from continental Europe as "hitchhikers" on non-host plants, such as leafy vegetables and salad.
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