CDFA Pest Prevention Plant Regulation Practice Exam

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The Colorado potato beetle is a native of which location?

France
Germany
United States
South America

The correct answer is: United States

The Colorado potato beetle is originally native to South America, particularly in areas like the Andes mountains where it primarily fed on wild potatoes. This background is crucial for understanding its subsequent spread and the challenges it poses to potato cultivation. Regarding the options provided, while the Colorado potato beetle is well known for its impact on agriculture in the United States, particularly in the Rocky Mountain region, it was not originally from there. This distinction is essential for pest management practices and for understanding how invasions occur in new environments.