flea beetle

flea beetle

n.

Any of various small beetles of the subfamily Alticinae that have hind legs adapted for jumping and feed on the foliage of certain plants.

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flea beetle

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any small common beetle of the genera Phyllotreta, Chalcoides, etc., having enlarged hind legs and capable of jumping: family Chrysomelidae. The larvae of many species are very destructive to turnips and other cruciferous vegetables

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Noun

1.

flea beetle - any small leaf beetle having enlarged hind legs and capable of jumping chrysomelid, leaf beetle - brightly colored beetle that feeds on plant leaves; larvae infest roots and stems