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Flea Beetle _5162

The striped flea beetle (Phyllotreta striolata) is a small flea beetle, shiny black with a greenish tinge, 1.5 to 2.5 mm long, having a wavy amber line running the length of each elytron (wing cover). It is a pest of cabbage and other brassicas. When disturbed they use their powerful hind legs to jump away like a flea - hence, the name flea beetle.

 

The striped flea beetle were introduced from Eurasia, and is considered a pest.

 

Thanks Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - now I know.

 

Waiting for spring - going through some old folders.

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Uploaded on March 14, 2017
Taken on August 26, 2015