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flea beetleAny member of the beetle subfamily Alticinae (family Chrysomelidae), found worldwide. It is tiny (less than 0.25 in. [6 mm] long) and dark or metallic in colour. The enlarged hind legs are adapted for jumping. Flea beetles are important pests of cultivated plants (e.g., grapes, cucumbers, melons, tobacco, potatoes, and tomatoes). The adults feed on the leaves, the larvae on the roots. Some flea beetles carry plant diseases (e.g., early potato blight). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Black cutworm is one of the insects that can still be a problem in certain conditions, but seed treatments are popular for their control on flea beetle, white grub and wireworm. potatoes, the more successful hybrids suffer 80 percent less from aphids, 90 percent less from leafhoppers and 60 to 80 percent less from flea beetles. |
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