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Lema diversa

Lema diversa

Lema diversa

A species of Lema

General Info About Lema diversa
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Attributes of Lema diversa
Colors
Black
Orange
Adult Food Sources
Foliage of grasses, grain crops, maize leaves, rice plant parts, sorghum leaves
Larva Food Source
Grass leaves, cereal crops, maize, sorghum, wheat
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Distribution Area of Lema diversa
North Pacific
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Life Cycle of Lema diversa
Egg The lema diversa begins as an egg, which is usually oval and minute. The color and size may vary, yet it remains relatively inconspicuous, attached to a leaf or stem, preparing for the next phase of growth.
Larva Upon hatching, the larva of lema diversa often exhibits a soft-bodied, elongated form, distinctly different from adults. The color can be vibrant or muted, primarily designed for feeding and growth, molting several times.
Pupal The pupal stage marks a transitional phase where lema diversa undergoes transformation. Encased within a pupa, it remains immobile, with internal reorganization from larval to adult structures occurring.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult lema diversa’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Predators of Lema diversa Larvae
Birds, rodents, predacious beetles, spiders, parasitic wasps
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Predators of Adult Lema diversa
Birds, rodents, lizards, spiders, predacious beetles, parasitic wasps, mantises
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Scientific Classification of Lema diversa
Class
Bugs
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Order
Beetles
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Genus
Lema
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Adult Habitat of Lema diversa
Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Forests and Woodlands
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Habitat Preferences of Lema diversa Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of lema diversa are typically laid on the underside of host plant leaves. Once hatched, the larvae often feed on the same plants, favoring tender leaves and stems for better nutrient access. Searching for larvae would require careful inspection of these host plants. Pupae might be found in the soil beneath the host plants, as lema diversa usually pupate in the ground. The adults could be located on or around the host plants as they emerge from the soil to feed and mate, necessitating a search through both foliage and nearby ground cover.
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Are Lema diversa harmful to humans?

Some colorful leaf beetles are actually toxic, and their beautiful appearance is warning predators: I am very dangerous, do not eat me! However, just observing with your eyes and touching the leaf beetle with your hand will not be poisoned.
Harmful Effects of Lema diversa
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Hurt Plant

When lema diversa feeds on its host plants, it inflicts damage primarily to leaves and stems by chewing plant tissues. This results in perforations or complete defoliation in severe cases, hindering photosynthesis and potentially leading to reduced plant vigor, compromised structural integrity, and stunted growth.

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