Altica oleracea is a species of leaf beetle belonging to the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Galerucinae.

Its specific name oleracea means "related to vegetables/herbs" in Latin and is a form of holeraceus (oleraceus).

Altica oleracea can reach a body length of about 3–42 mm (0.12–1.65 in).

Altica oleracea is difficult to distinguish from related species.

In fact larvae and adults of Altica oleracea are phytophagous, feeding on various plants,[6] especially Onagraceae, Ericaceae and Rosaceae species.