Photo by Drees. Photo by Jackman. When disturbed these beetles actively jump.
Body color varies by species.
However, some species are brownish or metallic. There are many other species of leaf beetles. Development varies with species, but in general adult beetles spend the winter in leaf litter and become active in spring, feeding on leaves of weeds and other plants. They migrate to gardens and lay eggs singly or in clusters in the soil, in plant stems or on leaves, depending on species. Eggs hatch in about 10 days.