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Altica ignita
strawberry flea beetle
Altica ignita, commonly known as the strawberry flea beetle, is a flea beetle species in the family Chrysomelidae. It occurs in North America. As a member of the genus Altica, it shares the characteristic enlarged hind femora that enable flea beetles to jump when disturbed. The common name suggests an association with strawberry plants, though specific host relationships require confirmation.
Altica obliterata
Altica obliterata is a flea beetle (family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Galerucinae) described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1859. Like other members of the genus Altica, adults possess enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping, a characteristic trait of the tribe Alticini. The species occurs in North and Middle America, though specific details regarding its host plants, habitat preferences, and life history remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Altica torquata
steel-blue grapevine flea beetle, Purple-collared Flea Beetle
Altica torquata is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is commonly known as the steel-blue grapevine flea beetle or the purple-collared flea beetle. The species has been recorded from Central America, North America, and Oceania. As a member of the genus Altica, it possesses the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles that enable their distinctive jumping ability.
Aphthona
Spurge Flea Beetles
Aphthona is a genus of flea beetles in the leaf beetle family Chrysomelidae, native to Europe and Asia with approximately 135 species in the Palaearctic region and some 300 species worldwide. Members possess enlarged hind legs adapted for jumping, a characteristic trait of the tribe Alticini. The genus has gained significant attention for biological control applications, with several species introduced to North America to manage leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula), a major invasive weed. Six species—A. abdominalis, A. cyparissiae, A. czwalinae, A. flava, A. nigriscutis, and A. lacertosa—have been used for this purpose, though establishment success varies. Some African species have been identified as pests of Jatropha curcas in biodiesel plantations.
Capraita
Capraita is a genus of flea beetles in the family Chrysomelidae, established by J. Bechyné in 1957. Species in this genus occur primarily in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. The genus comprises approximately 16–60 described species, with estimates varying across sources. Like other flea beetles, members of this genus possess enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping.
Chaetocnema
flea beetles
Chaetocnema is a large genus of flea beetles in the family Chrysomelidae, comprising approximately 470 described species worldwide. Members are small, jumping leaf beetles that feed on plant foliage. Several species are economically significant agricultural pests, including the corn flea beetle (C. pulicaria), which vectors Stewart's wilt disease in corn, and C. confinis, which attacks sweet potatoes. The genus exhibits broad geographic distribution across multiple continents with diverse host plant associations.
Clytrina
Clytrina is a subtribe of leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) within the tribe Clytrini. Members are small to medium-sized beetles characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The subtribe was established by W. Kirby in 1837 and is placed in the subfamily Cryptocephalinae.
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.
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 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.
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.
Kuschelina ulkei
Kuschelina ulkei is a species of flea beetle 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, which enable their distinctive jumping locomotion. The species has been documented in North America, though specific details regarding its biology and ecology remain limited in published literature.
Longitarsus ferrugineus
Longitarsus ferrugineus is a small black flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, subfamily Galerucinae. It belongs to a large genus of leaf beetles characterized by their enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species has a broad distribution across much of Europe, with records from Great Britain through Central Europe to Italy and the Baltic states.
Longitarsus pellucidus
Longitarsus pellucidus is a flea beetle species in the leaf beetle family Chrysomelidae. The species has a transcontinental distribution spanning Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. Like other members of the genus Longitarsus, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. Specific biological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Longitarsus varicornis
Banded Heliotrope Longitarsus
Longitarsus varicornis is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Suffrian in 1868. It belongs to the tribe Alticini, a group characterized by enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. As with other members of the genus Longitarsus, it is likely associated with herbaceous vegetation, though specific host plant records for this species remain limited.
Monomacra
Monomacra is a genus of flea beetles in the family Chrysomelidae, tribe Alticini. The genus comprises approximately 17 to 120 described species, with sources varying on the exact number. Species are distributed across the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, including North America, Central America, and tropical South America. As members of the Alticini, they possess the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles, enabling jumping locomotion.
Pachybrachis convictus
Pachybrachis convictus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, described by Fall in 1915. The genus Pachybrachis is among the largest genera of North American leaf beetles, with species typically associated with woody vegetation. This species has been documented in the southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona. Like other members of the genus, it is likely associated with oaks and related woody plants, though specific host records for this species are not well documented.
Pachybrachis impurus
Pachybrachis impurus is a species of case-bearing leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in North America. The genus Pachybrachis is characterized by small, rounded beetles with enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping. Adults typically feed on foliage of various plants, while larvae develop within protective cases constructed from fecal material and plant debris.
Phyllotreta liebecki
Phyllotreta liebecki is a small flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Schaeffer in 1919. It is found in North America, with records from Manitoba and Ontario in Canada. The species measures 1.75–2.5 mm in length. As a member of the Alticini tribe, it possesses the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles that enable jumping locomotion.
Psylliodes credens
Psylliodes credens is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, first described by Fall in 1933. It is known from North America and belongs to a genus characterized by enlarged hind femora that enable jumping locomotion. Like other members of the genus, it likely exhibits the flea-like jumping behavior that gives the group its common name. The species has received limited study and detailed ecological information remains sparse.
Psylliodes punctulata
Psylliodes punctulata is a species of flea beetle in the tribe Alticini, characterized by the enlarged hind femora that enable the jumping behavior typical of this group. The genus Psylliodes contains numerous species associated with brassicaceous host plants, though specific ecological details for P. punctulata remain poorly documented in available literature. Like other members of the genus, it likely exhibits the larval stem-mining habit and adult folivory that define Psylliodes ecology. The species name 'punctulata' refers to the punctate or dotted surface sculpturing typical of many chrysomelid beetles.
Trichaltica
Trichaltica is a genus of flea beetles (Chrysomelidae) containing approximately 30 described species. The genus occurs from North America through the Neotropics. Species in this genus exhibit the enlarged hind femora characteristic of flea beetles, enabling their jumping locomotion.
Tymnes oregonensis
Oregon Leaf Beetle
Tymnes oregonensis is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, tribe Alticini. It is native to western North America. The species was originally described by Crotch in 1873 and has been historically treated under the genus Phyllotreta as a synonym. Available records indicate presence in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and Manitoba, with broader distribution across North America. Like other members of the Alticini, it possesses enlarged hind femora adapted for jumping.