Clay-Colored Leaf Beetle

The Clay-Colored Leaf Beetle loves the leaves of climbers, like Cucumbers, Squash, Pumpkin, Watermelon and even Sweet Potato leaves. They eat the edges and make holes in the leaves and place a lot of stress on the plants. They are painful, but in most small gardens they can be controlled manually. They are not fast flyers and can be caught in mid-flight or swatted, but will return immediately if not terminated.