Elm Leaf Beetle

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Xanthogaleruca luteola

Elm Leaf Beetle, a reference photo
Photo: Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Xanthogaleruca luteola, commonly known as the elm-leaf beetle, is a beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae that is native to Europe but invasive in other parts of the world.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Elm Leaf Beetle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Chrysomelidae
Species
Xanthogaleruca luteola

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