HyperDic: leaf_beetle

English > 1 sense of the expression leaf beetle:
NOUNanimalleaf beetle, chrysomelidbrightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves
English > leaf beetle: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
Meaningbrightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves; larvae infest roots and stems.
Synonymchrysomelid
Member ofChrysomelidae, family Chrysomelidaeleaf beetles
NarrowerColorado potato beetle, Colorado beetle, potato bug, potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineatablack-and-yellow beetle that feeds in adult and larval stages / stages on potato leaves
flea beetleAny small leaf beetle having enlarged hind legs and capable of jumping
Broaderbeetleinsect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings

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