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This document is EENY-15, part of the "Featured Creatures" series from the Entomology and Nematology Department at the University of Florida. It provides detailed information on the Mexican Bean Beetle, Epilachna varivestis Mulsant, including its identification, life cycle, and impact on crops such as snap beans, lima beans, and soybeans. The document also highlights management strategies for controlling this pest. Published in November 1997, it serves as a valuable resource for researchers and agricultural professionals.
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