Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Chrysomelidae
Genus: Leptinotarsa
Species: decemlineata
It is a member of the Chrysomelidae family, which is commonly known as the leaf beetle family. This family includes a wide variety of beetles that feed on plants, many of which are considered pests.
