ABSTRACT
The life cycles, or biology, of species of Leptinotarsa appear to be quite similar. Once again the Colorado potato beetle leads the group with detailed information on the biology, host plants, predators, and parasites. As more and more information on the potential use of these for the control of this pest are acquired more information on the life histories of other Leptinotarsa will come to light. Considerable effort has been made to control the Colorado potato beetle and research has advanced our knowledge about this species. In addition to the use of chemical control, there has been considerable effort toward biological control through the use of parasites, pathogens, and predators to control the Colorado potato beetle. An egg parasite of the Colorado potato beetle has been discovered. This small wasp, Edovum puttleri Grissell was discovered by Ben Puttier in Columbia, South America.
