Ohio Flea Beetles | Insects | Coleoptera
Overview Of Ohio Flea Beetles
Flea beetles are tiny jumping beetles commonly found in Ohio gardens fields and meadows They feed on plant leaves creating small round holes known as shot hole damage Their quick movements and shiny bodies make them easy to recognize.
Verified Species Examples
Striped Flea Beetle Phyllotreta Striolata | Crucifer Flea Beetle Phyllotreta Cruciferae | Potato Flea Beetle Epitrix Cucumeris
Finding And Observing Flea Beetles
Flea beetles can be observed on sunny days when they are most active Inspecting plant leaves especially in vegetable gardens often reveals their feeding damage.
Authoritative Reference Sources
Ohio State University Extension Entomology | Bugguide Iowa State University | Integrated Taxonomic Information System Itis | Peterson Field Guide To Beetles
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