Flea beetle adult. Flea beetle injury.
Flea beetles are small beetles that jump when disturbed.
Flea beetles can be found on a wide variety of plants. However, most flea beetles attack only a few, closely related plant species. Flea beetle injury is most important when seedlings are becoming established or in the production of leafy vegetables. Injuries are usually minor and easily outgrown on established plants. Flea beetles are common pests of many vegetable Crops.