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Definition of Leaf beetle
1. Noun. Brightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves; larvae infest roots and stems.
Exact synonyms: Chrysomelid
Generic synonyms: Beetle
Group relationships: Chrysomelidae, Family Chrysomelidae
Specialized synonyms: Flea Beetle, Colorado Beetle, Colorado Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa Decemlineata, Potato Beetle, Potato Bug
Generic synonyms: Beetle
Group relationships: Chrysomelidae, Family Chrysomelidae
Specialized synonyms: Flea Beetle, Colorado Beetle, Colorado Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa Decemlineata, Potato Beetle, Potato Bug
Definition of Leaf beetle
1. Noun. Any of very many brightly-coloured beetles, of the family ''Chrysomelidae'', that feed on plant leaves. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com