Bug Identifier
Flea beetle (likely)
Community identification

Flea beetle (likely)

Alticini, genus and species uncertain

Order & Family
Coleoptera; Chrysomelidae
Size
Usually about 1.5–4 mm long.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Vegetation and gardens, especially on or near plants whose leaves they feed on.

Diet & Feeding

Adults chew small holes in leaves; larvae commonly feed on roots or underground plant parts.

Behavior Patterns

Small, dark, often shiny beetles that jump strongly when disturbed. The photo is not detailed enough for a reliable species-level identification.

Risks & Benefits

Some species damage garden or crop plants, but they pose no direct danger to people or pets.