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Blister Beetle

Pest● mediumStage 6: Flowering

SYMPTOMS

Flower damage: Adult blister beetles eat the floral parts of the plant, including the petals, anthers, stigma, and ovary. A single beetle can destroy 20–30 flowers per day. Leaf damage: Blister beetles can damage tender leaves and shoots. Leaves may have holes, ragged edges, or appear skeletonized. Reduced pod set: The number of pods set may be reduced. Barren inflorescence: The inflorescence may become barren and dry up.

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