What is aulacophora femoralis?

Aulacophora femoralis is a species of leaf beetle found in Asia, particularly in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It belongs to the Chrysomelidae family and is commonly known as the striped beetle or brinjal beetle due to its preference for feeding on eggplants (brinjals).

The beetle is small, measuring around 6-8 mm in length, and has a distinctive yellow and green striped pattern on its body. The larvae of Aulacophora femoralis feed on the leaves of eggplants, often causing significant damage to crops, especially in the early stages of plant growth.

Control measures for managing Aulacophora femoralis infestations include the use of insecticides and cultural practices such as crop rotation and intercropping. The beetle has become a significant pest in many parts of Asia, impacting the production of eggplants and other solanaceous crops.