Epilachna | |
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Epilachna tredecimnotata, México | |
Scientific classification![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Suborder: | Polyphaga |
Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
Family: | Coccinellidae |
Subfamily: | Epilachninae |
Genus: | Epilachna Chevrolat, 1836 |
Diversity | |
more than 500 species |
Epilachna is a genus ofbeetle in the familyCoccinellidae, including several pest species, such as theMexican bean beetle (Epilachna varivestis).[1][2][3][4][5]
The following species belong to the genusEpilachna.[1][2][3][4]