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Mexican bean beetle

DEFINITIONS OF: Mexican bean beetle

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n introduced into the United States from Mexico; feeds on the foliage of the bean plant

Synonyms:
Epilachna varivestis, bean beetle
Type of:
lady beetle, ladybeetle, ladybird, ladybird beetle, ladybug
small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
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