Cereal leaf beetle (Oulema melanopus) is an insect pest of small grains. It is a native of Europe and was first detected in Michigan in 1962.
Biocontrols which have been successful are Lady beetles and parasitic waps.
Cereal leaf beetle
Oulema melanopus
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