Learn about how to control pests of vegetables! 1. Red Pumpkin Beetle: Aulacophora Foveicollis Lucas (Coleoptera- Chrysomelidae): It is a serious pest of cucurbitaceous plants like melon, pumpkin, cucumber etc. The attack caused by the feeding of adult insect or its larva on leaves, is indicated by the formation of irregular holes in the leaves. […]