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Phyllopertha horticola

Garden chafer

Description

A tiny chafer, about 10-12 mm long. It swarms towards the end of May and in June, at higher altitudes even later. The grubs live in the soil, where they feed on plant roots. Adult beetles damage leaves of some broadleaved species by their maturation feeding. On the leaves occur perforations, the veinlets mostly remain intact. It is harmful especially in forest nurseries and at higher altitudes. The generation is annual. It is one of  the commonest chafers in Europe.

Symptom

There is a small crust on the leaves. The leaves are perforated, sometimes completely eaten.

Tree Species: Willow

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Last observations

There are a total of 5 observations of the species in the system

Phyllopertha horticola Garden chafer
Anonymous contributor
Number of votes: 0
Published: 18.6.2025

Phyllopertha horticola Garden chafer
Helena Korbačková
Number of votes: 0
Published: 11.6.2019

Phyllopertha horticola Garden chafer
Miroslav Sedlak
Number of votes: 0
Published: 7.6.2018

Phyllopertha horticola Garden chafer
marian hamor
Number of votes: 0
Published: 3.6.2018