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flea beetle
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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.

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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Noun1.flea beetleflea 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


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