Meaning of the word "leaf beetle" in English

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leaf beetle

US /liːf ˈbiːtl/
UK /liːf ˈbiːtl/
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Noun

1.

any beetle of the family Chrysomelidae, typically having a rounded or oval body and often brightly colored, many species of which feed on and are pests of plants

Example:
The garden was infested with tiny leaf beetles, damaging the hosta plants.
Some species of leaf beetle are considered agricultural pests due to their feeding habits.
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