The Mexican bean beetle (Epilachna varivestis) is a species of lady beetle that can be an agricultural pest. It is one of the few North American lady beetles that feed on plants rather than other insects.
The Mexican bean beetle, also known as Epilachna varivestis, is a species of ladybird found in North America. While it's often considered a pest for its feeding habits on plants, it's one of the few North American ladybugs that primarily feed on plant matter rather than other insects.