About Mustard Beetle
A small metallic blue-black beetle that feeds on watercress, mustard and other crucifers. Both adults and larvae damage crops. Common in damp habitats near streams.
Did You Know?
Commercial watercress growers regard this tiny beetle as one of their most persistent pest problems.
Distribution
Where Mustard Beetle can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Mustard Beetle (Phaedon cochleariae). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/mustard-beetle
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"Mustard Beetle." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/mustard-beetle.