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The spotted cucumber beetle, a member of the leaf beetle family, is a major agricultural pest in North America. The distinct 12 spots on its forewings that is their prominent distinguishable feature, have also resulted in their name.

Its body is yellowish-green, with twelve characteristic black spots on each of their elytra. The antennae, head, and legs are black. Their antenna appears long and slender, measuring 1.6 mm long.

Damage caused by these beetles can be identified from holes in the leaves they chewed through and the scars caused by feeding on the host plant, primarily the stems, crowns, and fruits.

Larvae can cause more significant damage to young plants by attacking their roots, preventing their development.

They can be found in North America, ranging from southern Canada, the continental USA, and parts of the central highlands of Mexico.