The Squash Beetle, or Squash Lady Beetle, Epilachna borealis, is a type of ladybug/ladybird beetle that is a common vegetable pest in the eastern US which has a strong preference for cucurbits.  “Cucurbits” are defined as plants of the gourd or squash family (Cucurbitaceae), which includes melons, pumpkins, squash, and cucumbers.  There is a second