Dead-nettle Leaf Beetle

Description:

The Dead-nettle Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina fastuosa) looks very similar to the Tansy Beetle (Chrysolina graminis).
However, the latter is much bigger (8-11 mm) whereas the Dead-nettle Leaf Beetle is 5-7 mm.

Pădurea Domnească Nature Reserve, Moldova, 28 April 2026

Species:
Dead-nettle Leaf Beetle
Scientific Name:
Chrysolina fastuosa
Dutch Name:
Hennepnetelgoudhaantje
Family Name:
Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
Type of animal:
Beetles (Coleoptera)
Place/Location:
Pădurea Domnească Nature Reserve
Country/State:
Moldova
Continent/Region:
Europe