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Crucifer flea beetle

Crucifer flea beetle

Insect — Coleoptera

What is an opportunist?

An "opportunist" is a population (fungi, bacteria, insects…) that takes advantage of a favourable environment to settle in, multiply and feed on it. It often develops when the natural defences of the affected organism are weakened — for genetic reasons or linked to context (water stress, deficiencies, nutritional imbalances, overcrowding…). This is typically the case in monocultures, where a single host plant, uniform and present in large numbers, offers ideal ground for it to spread.

Identification key : Leaf beetle larva and allies (Larva) Beetles (others) (Adult (and nymphs resembling the adult))

Scientific name : Phyllotreta cruciferae

Other names : Flea beetle

Tiny beetle 2 to 3 mm long, black or metallic blue, that jumps like a flea when disturbed; several Phyllotreta species behave the same way. Adults chew leaves, leaving numerous small round holes that give a shot-hole appearance, with serious damage to seedlings in warm, dry weather. They attack cabbage, radish, turnip, rocket, oilseed rape and mustard.

Crops affected : Arugula, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Mustard, Rapeseed (Canola)

Source : Phyllotreta cruciferae (PHYECR)[Overview] — EPPO Global Database — EPPO Global Database

This page lists the bio-preparations in the collection that other references associate with this opportunist: Crucifer flea beetle.

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See also

Crops

Broccoli Cauliflower Rapeseed (Canola) Mustard Cabbage Arugula

Opportunists of the same crops

Large white butterfly Clubroot Tomato spotted wilt virus Caterpillars / worms Beetles Slugs and snails Alternaria (early blight) Brown marmorated stink bug Pollen beetle Aphid Bacterial diseases Stolbur (bois noir)

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