Colorado potato beetle

US /ˌkɑː.ləˈræ.doʊ pəˈteɪ.toʊ ˈbiː.tl̩/
UK /ˌkɑː.ləˈræ.doʊ pəˈteɪ.toʊ ˈbiː.tl̩/
"Colorado potato beetle" picture
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a black and yellow striped beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) that is a serious pest of potatoes and other solanaceous plants

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The farmer sprayed his potato crops to control the Colorado potato beetle infestation.
Identifying the distinctive black and yellow stripes helps in recognizing the Colorado potato beetle.