Psylliodes cucullata

Psylliodes cucullata is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, tribe Alticini. The genus Psylliodes comprises small, jumping leaf beetles commonly known as flea beetles due to their enlarged hind femora that enable characteristic flea-like jumping. Species in this genus are typically associated with host plants in the Brassicaceae family. The specific epithet 'cucullata' refers to a hooded or cowled appearance, likely describing some aspect of the beetle's morphology.