leaf beetle

1. Brightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves;
   Larvae infest roots and stems (synset 102172149)
   is a type of: beetle - insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
   subtypes:

   • flea beetle - any small leaf beetle having enlarged hind legs and capable of jumping
   • colorado beetle, colorado potato beetle, leptinotarsa decemlineata, potato beetle, potato bug - black-and-yellow beetle that feeds in adult and larval stages on potato leaves; originally of eastern Rocky Mountains; now worldwide
   belongs to: chrysomelidae, family chrysomelidae - leaf beetles
   same as: chrysomelid

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