Crucifer flea beetle
Insect — Coleoptera
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
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Broccoli Cauliflower Rapeseed (Canola) Mustard Cabbage Arugula
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