
Community identification
Flea beetle (likely)
Alticini, genus and species uncertain
- Order & Family
- Coleoptera; Chrysomelidae
- Size
- Usually about 1.5–4 mm long.
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.