About Chrysolina bankii (Fabricius, 1775)
Chrysolina bankii (Fabricius, 1775) is a species of leaf beetle. It is native to western Europe and the western Mediterranean Basin, which includes Macaronesia. It has also been introduced to the United States, where its range continues to expand. Adult Chrysolina bankii measure 8.0 to 10.7 millimeters in length. They have a metallic bronze body and orange-brown legs, with distinct puncture marks on their elytra. These beetles feed on a wide variety of leaves, with a particular preference for leaves from plants in the Asteraceae and Lamiaceae families.
