Predators such as Carabidae (ground beetles) and Staphylinidae (rove beetles) help to control the populations of many insects by feeding on caterpillars and other immature insects (larvae), many soft-bodied adult insects, and insect eggs. Most of the Coccinellidae (ladybugs, ladybird beetles) are highly beneficial to humans; both larvae and adults feed on plant-sucking insects (Homoptera) such as aphids and scale insects. Only a few coccinellids (e.g., Epilachna) feed on plants. Most of the beetles and weevils harmful to humans are phytophagous (plant feeders). Of primary importance are the leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and the weevils and their relatives (Curculionoidea). Leaf-beetle larvae ...(100 of 8889 words)