Mexican bean beetle larva

Agricultural fields, vegetable gardens, and areas where host plants like legumes are grown throughout North America.

Primarily feeds on the underside of leaves of various bean plants, including snap beans, lima beans, and soybeans, causing skeletonization.

Goes through four larval instars over 2-5 weeks; they are active during the day and typically pupate on the lower surfaces of host plant leaves.

Considered a significant agricultural pest that can cause extensive damage to bean crops; they do not bite humans but are detrimental to garden ecosystems.