No, it wasn't painted in Herbie colors – Volkswagen called its sport-tuned machine the Beetle GSR, "Gelb Schwarzer Renner" or "Yellow Black Racer." Hence, the somewhat shocking paint scheme.

Bean leaf beetles are 1/4 inch long and may be yellow-green to red in color. Four black spots on the back ... pests including Mexican bean beetle and cucumber beetle. Larvae are small, slender ...