Flea Beetle

Scientific name: Subfamily Alticinae
(Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Facts: Flea beetles range in size from minute to more than 1/4 inch long. Most are dark with a smooth, shiny surface; however, some are striped. Hind legs are enlarged, enabling the beetles to jump vigorously when disturbed. They damage a wide range of vegetables, riddling the leaves with small holes.

Photo credit: Extension Entomology, Texas A&M University