leptinotarsa

[Merna]

Colorado potato beetles

[Raeanne Dimick]

Leptinotarsa is a genus of beetles in the family Chrysomelidae, known as the leaf beetles. The most famous species in this genus is Leptinotarsa decemlineata, commonly known as the Colorado potato beetle, which is a major pest of potato crops. The members of Leptinotarsa are typically oval-shaped and brightly colored, and are known for their destructive feeding habits on various plants.