Elm leaf beetle
- Pronunciation
- /EL-m LEEF BEET-ul/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Elm leaf beetle
- Plural
- Elm leaf beetles
Definition
A species of beetle (Xanthogaleruca luteola) that feeds on elm trees, causing significant defoliation.
Etymology
Example
The elm leaf beetle is a major pest of elm trees in North America.