Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say 1824)- less important pest of tomato

Od kad je introducirana iz Sjeverne Amerike, krumpirova zlatica postaje najozbiljniji štetnik krumpira u najvećem dijelu Europe, a napada i patlidžan, papriku, rajčicu i duhan. U Hrvatskoj se proširila na svim područjima uzgoja biljaka domaćina,osim na nekim otocima. Štete uzrokuju ličinke i odrasle zlatice izgrizanjem listova, stabljika i plodova rajčice. Njezino suzbijanje sve je veći problem jer je vrsta sklona brzom razvijanju rezistentnosti pa se stalno smanjuje broj kemijskih pripravaka koji je uspješno suzbijaju.Since its introduction into Europe, Colorado potato beetle has become most severe pest on potato, but it also causes damage on aubergine, pepper, tomato and tobacco. It is widely spread throughout Croatia, with exception of some islands. Larvae and adults cause damage by feeding on leaves, stems and fruits of tomato plants. Control of this pest presents a big challenge, since the species is very prone to development of resistance. Therefore, the number of efficient plant protection products for its control is declining