Steel-blue Grapevines Beetle (likely an Altica species)

Typically found in vineyards, gardens, and woodlands near wild or cultivated grapevines and Virginia creeper.

Herbivorous; both larvae and adults feed on the buds and foliage of grapevines and related plants.

Adults overwinter in leaf litter and emerge in early spring to feed on buds. They display a characteristic jumping behavior when disturbed and undergo complete metamorphosis.

No risk to humans or pets. They are considered agricultural pests because their feeding can damage young grape buds and skeletonize leaves, reducing fruit yield.