Mexican bean beetle

Mexican bean beetle

n. A spotted ladybug (Epilachna varivestis) of the eastern United States and Mexico that feeds on the leaves of beans, including soybeans.

Mex′ican bean′ beet`le

n. a ladybird beetle, Epilachna varivestis, introduced into the U.S. from Mexico, that feeds on the foliage of the bean plant. [1920–25]

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Mexican bean beetle - introduced into the United States from Mexico; feeds on the foliage of the bean plantbean beetle, Epilachna varivestislady beetle, ladybeetle, ladybird, ladybird beetle, ladybug - small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pestsEpilachna, genus Epilachna - genus of ladybugs native to Mexico and Central America; both larvae and adults feed on plants