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Crepidodera aereola
Crepidodera aereola is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, native to North America. As a member of the tribe Alticini, it possesses the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles, enabling jumping behavior. The species is among the smallest flea beetles in its region, with adults measuring approximately 1–1.6 mm in length. It has been documented feeding on plants in the genus Hibiscus.
Crepidodera bella
Crepidodera bella is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Galerucinae, tribe Alticini. It was described by Parry in 1986. The species is known to occur in North America. As a member of the genus Crepidodera, it belongs to a group of small flea beetles characterized by their jumping ability.
Crepidodera browni
Metallic Brown Flea Beetle
Crepidodera browni is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Parry in 1986. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Alberta and Ontario in Canada. As a member of the genus Crepidodera, it shares the characteristic jumping ability of flea beetles, enabled by enlarged hind femora. Information regarding its biology, ecology, and specific host associations remains limited.
Crepidodera heikertingeri
Crepidodera heikertingeri is a flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Lazorko in 1974. It is found in North America, with records from western Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the tribe Alticini, it possesses enlarged hind femora that enable jumping when disturbed. Information on its biology and host associations remains limited.
Crepidodera luminosa
Crepidodera luminosa is a flea beetle in the subfamily Galerucinae (tribe Alticini), described by Parry in 1986. The species is recorded from eastern Canada and is part of a genus containing some of the smallest flea beetles in North America. Like other members of Alticini, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping.
Crepidodera nana
tiny aspen flea beetle
Crepidodera nana is a flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the tiny aspen flea beetle. It is native to North America and has been recorded from multiple Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. As a member of the subfamily Galerucinae and tribe Alticini, it possesses the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles that enable jumping. The species epithet 'nana' refers to its small size.
Crepidodera opulenta
Crepidodera opulenta is a flea beetle (subfamily Galerucinae, tribe Alticini) first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1858. As a member of the genus Crepidodera, it belongs to a group of small leaf beetles characterized by their jumping ability. Very little specific information is available about this particular species, though the genus is known to contain species associated with various host plants. The species name 'opulenta' suggests a reference to richness or abundance, possibly alluding to coloration or some other distinctive feature noted by LeConte.
Crepidodera populivora
Poplar Flea Beetle
A flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Parry in 1986. The specific epithet suggests an association with Populus (poplar), though detailed ecological studies remain limited. It belongs to a genus of small flea beetles known for their jumping ability.
Crepidodera solita
Crepidodera solita is a flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Parry in 1986. The species was originally reported as endemic to Ontario, Canada, though subsequent records indicate a broader distribution across Canadian provinces. As a member of the tribe Alticini, it possesses the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles, enabling jumping locomotion. Very little is known about its biology, host associations, or ecology.
Crepidodera violacea
Violet Flea Beetle
Crepidodera violacea is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is native to North America and belongs to the subfamily Alticinae, characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species was described by Melsheimer in 1847. Like other flea beetles, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific host plants are not well documented in available sources.
Cyladini
Cyladini is a tribe of weevils in the family Brentidae, subfamily Apioninae. The tribe includes economically significant pests of sweet potato, particularly the sweetpotato weevil (Cylas formicarius), which causes substantial damage to storage roots in tropical and subtropical production regions. Members of this tribe are characterized by their association with Convolvulaceae host plants and their status as specialized root-feeding pests.
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Northern Plantain Flea Beetle
Dibolia borealis is a flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the northern plantain flea beetle. It is found in North America and is associated with Plantago species as host plants. Adults exhibit differential feeding and oviposition preferences among various Plantago hosts, with ecological implications for host plant selection behavior.
Dibolia chelones
Dibolia chelones is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Parry in 1974. It is one of six species newly described in the 1974 revision of the genus Dibolia for North America north of Mexico. The species is part of a genus of small leaf beetles commonly known as flea beetles due to their enlarged hind femora that enable jumping.
Disonycha
Disonycha is a genus of flea beetles (Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae: Alticini) containing approximately 170 species distributed in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. Species in this genus are herbivorous, with many showing strong host plant specializations including passion vines (Passiflora), willows (Salix), and legumes. Some species exhibit eruptive population dynamics and at least two passion vine specialists have been documented practicing egg cannibalism (conspecific oophagy) by adults—a behavior first reported for the subfamily Galerucinae.
Disonycha alabamae
Disonycha alabamae is a flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Schaeffer in 1919. The species is known from limited records in North America. As a member of the genus Disonycha, it belongs to a group of leaf beetles often associated with specific host plants. Available data on this species is sparse, with only three observations documented in iNaturalist.
Disonycha alternata
Striped Willow Leaf Beetle
Disonycha alternata, commonly known as the striped willow leaf beetle, is a flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Disonycha, it is associated with willow (Salix) host plants.
Disonycha arizonae
Disonycha arizonae is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. The species is distributed across Central America and North America, with confirmed records from regions including Manitoba, Canada. Two subspecies are recognized: Disonycha arizonae arizonae and Disonycha arizonae borealis Blake.
Disonycha balsbaughi
Disonycha balsbaughi is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Blake in 1970. It is known from North America. Like other members of the genus Disonycha, it likely possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species is poorly documented in the literature, with minimal published information on its biology and ecology.
Disonycha caroliniana
Disonycha caroliniana is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. Like other flea beetles, it possesses enlarged hind femora that enable jumping locomotion. The genus Disonycha comprises herbivorous leaf beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited.
Disonycha conjugata
Disonycha conjugata is a flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Fabricius in 1801. It belongs to the genus Disonycha, which comprises numerous flea beetle species primarily associated with herbaceous plants. The species has been documented across the Caribbean and North America based on occurrence records.
Disonycha discoidea abbreviata
Disonycha discoidea abbreviata is a subspecies of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It belongs to a genus of leaf-feeding beetles commonly associated with host plants in several families. The subspecies designation indicates geographic or morphological differentiation from the nominate form D. discoidea. Available records suggest it occurs in North America.
Disonycha fumata
Disonycha fumata is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Disonycha funerea
Death Disonycha Flea Beetle
Disonycha funerea is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, native to North America. The common name "Death Disonycha Flea Beetle" reflects its dark, somber coloration. As a member of the genus Disonycha, it belongs to a group of small, jumping leaf beetles known for their enlarged hind femora that enable their characteristic flea-like escape behavior. The species was described by Randall in 1838.
Disonycha leptolineata
Disonycha leptolineata is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Blatchley in 1917. Like other members of the genus Disonycha, it is characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning the Caribbean, Central America, and North America. It belongs to the tribe Alticini, the largest tribe within the leaf beetle family.
Disonycha maritima
Disonycha maritima is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Mannerheim in 1843. It occurs in Central America and North America. Like other members of the genus Disonycha, it is likely associated with coastal or maritime habitats given its specific epithet, though detailed ecological studies are limited.
Disonycha pensylvanica
Pennsylvania Flea Beetle
Disonycha pensylvanica is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It has been documented in Central America and North America, including records from Nova Scotia, Canada. As a member of the genus Disonycha, it shares the characteristic enlarged hind femora that enable jumping locomotion typical of flea beetles. The specific epithet "pensylvanica" refers to Pennsylvania, though this likely reflects the type locality rather than an exclusive distribution.
Disonycha procera
Tall Flea Beetle
Disonycha procera is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the Tall Flea Beetle. It is distributed across North America and Central America, with records from the United States, Canada (Alberta), and Middle America. As a member of the flea beetle group, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species is part of the diverse genus Disonycha, which includes numerous North American species associated with various host plants.
Disonycha quinquelineata
Florida Five-lined Yellow Disonycha
Disonycha quinquelineata is a flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, endemic to Florida. It is characterized by five longitudinal dark stripes on a yellow to pale background. The species is moderately well-documented with over 400 iNaturalist observations, primarily from peninsular Florida.
Disonycha stenosticha
Texas Thin-lined Yellow Disonycha
Disonycha stenosticha is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1931. It belongs to the large genus Disonycha, which contains numerous North American flea beetle species. The common name "Texas Thin-lined Yellow Disonycha" suggests a distinctive color pattern and geographic association with Texas.
Disonycha tenuicornis
Disonycha tenuicornis is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Horn in 1889. As a member of the tribe Alticini, it possesses the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles, enabling jumping locomotion. The species occurs in both Central America and North America. Specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Disonycha triangularis
Three-spotted Flea Beetle
Disonycha triangularis, commonly known as the three-spotted flea beetle, is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae. It is recognized by its distinctive triangular markings and jumping ability characteristic of flea beetles. The species is native to North America and has been documented across a broad geographic range including Canada and the United States.
Disonycha varicornis
Irridescent Cactus Flea Beetle
Disonycha varicornis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It occurs in Central America and North America. The species is commonly known as the Irridescent Cactus Flea Beetle. Like other members of the genus Disonycha, it is associated with host plants in the cactus family (Cactaceae).
Distigmoptera apicalis
Distigmoptera apicalis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. Described by Blake in 1943, it occurs in North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada. The species belongs to the genus Distigmoptera, a group of small leaf beetles characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. As a member of the subfamily Alticinae, it shares the general flea beetle body plan but specific diagnostic features for this species remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Distigmoptera borealis
Distigmoptera borealis is a flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Blake in 1943. It is found in northern North America, with records from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada. Very little is known about its biology, ecology, or appearance beyond basic taxonomic placement.
Distigmoptera schwarzi
Distigmoptera schwarzi is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Blake in 1943. It belongs to the tribe Alticini, a large group of leaf beetles characterized by their enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The genus Distigmoptera is part of the diverse subfamily Galerucinae. Information on this specific species is limited in the provided sources.
Dysphenges penrosei
Dysphenges penrosei is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Gilbert & Riley in 2012 from the United States. It belongs to the genus Dysphenges, which was erected by Horn in 1894. The species was named in honor of the late Richard L. Penrose, a prominent California coleopterist. It is one of three new Dysphenges species described in the same publication.
Dysphenges rileyi
Dysphenges rileyi is a species of flea beetle (subfamily Galerucinae, tribe Alticini) in the leaf beetle family Chrysomelidae. The species was described in 2002 by Gilbert and Andrews. It occurs in Central America and North America.
Dysphenges secretus
Dysphenges secretus is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Gilbert and Riley in 2012. It was one of three new species of the genus Dysphenges described from the United States in a paper published in The Pan-Pacific Entomologist. The genus Dysphenges belongs to the tribe Alticini, a large group of leaf beetles known for their enlarged hind femora that enable jumping.
Epitrix
Hairy Flea Beetles
Epitrix is a genus of flea beetles (Chrysomelidae: Alticini) containing 162 described species with worldwide distribution across all continents except Australia and Antarctica. Many species are significant agricultural pests, particularly of Solanaceae crops including potato, tomato, eggplant, and tobacco. Several species have been inadvertently introduced between continents, establishing populations in new regions and becoming subjects of quarantine concern.
Epitrix brevis
Epitrix brevis is a flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, native to North America and recently detected as an invasive species in Europe. First recorded in Italy in 2024, it feeds on solanaceous plants including economically important crops. In its native range, it is not considered a major pest, but its establishment in Europe raises concerns for agricultural impacts due to favorable conditions and potential lack of natural enemies.
Epitrix cucumeris
potato flea beetle
Epitrix cucumeris is a small flea beetle native to North America and a major agricultural pest of potatoes. Adults measure 1.5–2 mm and feed on foliage, while larvae may damage tubers. The species has been introduced to Europe, including Portugal, Spain, and the Azores. Identification requires detailed examination due to similarity to congeners.
Epitrix fasciata
banded epitrix, Southern Tobacco Flea Beetle
Epitrix fasciata is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. Commonly known as the banded epitrix or Southern Tobacco Flea Beetle, this species has a notably broad geographic distribution spanning multiple continents. The species is associated with economically significant host plants including potato, tobacco, tomato, and eggplant.
Epitrix fuscula
eggplant flea beetle
Epitrix fuscula, commonly known as the eggplant flea beetle, is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae. It is recognized as a significant agricultural pest of eggplant (Solanum melongena) in North America. The species has been studied specifically in Arkansas production areas where it affects crop yields through feeding damage.
Epitrix humeralis
Epitrix humeralis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Dury in 1906. It is a small leaf beetle distributed across North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada. Like other members of the genus Epitrix, it likely feeds on Solanaceae plants, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented. The species is distinguished from congeners by subtle morphological features of the elytra and pronotum.
Epitrix subcrinita
Western Potato Flea Beetle
Epitrix subcrinita, commonly known as the western potato flea beetle, is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae. It belongs to the tribe Alticini, characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species occurs in Central and North America. It is one of approximately 28 Holarctic Epitrix species included in comprehensive taxonomic revisions.
Eusattodera pini
Eusattodera pini is a species of skeletonizing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is a member of the flea beetle tribe Alticini, characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species is native to North America and feeds on pine foliage.
Glyptina
Glyptina is a genus of flea beetles in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Horn in 1881. The genus contains approximately 15 described species. Flea beetles in this group are characterized by their jumping ability, enabled by enlarged hind femora. Glyptina species are herbivorous and associated with various host plants.
Glyptina atriventris
Glyptina atriventris is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Horn in 1889. The species is distributed across Central and North America, with records from Alberta, Canada. Like other flea beetles, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The genus Glyptina is part of the subfamily Alticinae, one of the largest subfamilies of leaf beetles.
Glyptina cyanipennis
Glyptina cyanipennis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Crotch in 1873. It is found in North America, with confirmed records from Ontario, Canada. As a member of the subfamily Alticinae, it possesses the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles, which enable jumping locomotion. The species epithet 'cyanipennis' refers to blue-colored wings.
Glyptina nivalis
Glyptina nivalis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1889. The species is distributed across Central America and North America. As a member of the flea beetle subfamily Alticinae (tribe Alticini), it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping.