Bug Identifier
Flea beetle (likely)
Community identification

Flea beetle (likely)

Alticini, genus uncertain

Order & Family
Coleoptera (beetles), Chrysomelidae (leaf beetles)
Size
Typically 1.5–4 mm long.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Vegetation, garden beds, leaf litter, and soil surfaces; often found near host plants.

Diet & Feeding

Adults chew small holes in leaves and may feed on stems; larvae usually feed on roots or underground plant parts.

Behavior Patterns

Small, oval beetles that commonly jump strongly when disturbed using enlarged hind legs. Adults overwinter in plant debris or soil, then reproduce on host plants.

Risks & Benefits

Generally harmless to people and pets, but can damage seedlings and leafy crops. They are part of food webs and some species help cycle plant material.