Tuber flea beetle (larva damage)

Agricultural fields, gardens, and wherever potatoes or related nightshade plants are grown.

Larvae feed on the roots and tubers of potatoes; adults feed on leafy foliage of nightshades.

The larvae tunnel into potato tubers to feed, creating the dark pits or 'cork' tunnels seen in the image. Adults are known for jumping when disturbed.

Significant agricultural pest; they cause aesthetic and structural damage to potato crops, reducing yield and marketability. No direct risk to humans.