| NOUN | animal | chrysomelid, leaf beetle | brightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves |
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| Meaning | brightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves; larvae infest roots and stems. | |
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| Synonym | leaf beetle | |
| Member of | Chrysomelidae, family Chrysomelidae | leaf beetles |
| Narrower | Colorado potato beetle, Colorado beetle, potato bug, potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata | black-and-yellow beetle that feeds in adult and larval stages / stages on potato leaves |
| flea beetle | Any small leaf beetle having enlarged hind legs and capable of jumping | |
| Broader | beetle | insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings |
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