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πŸͺ² Beetles

Flea Beetle

Altica oleracea

About

Tiny jumping beetles with enlarged hind femora for leaping. Named for their flea-like jumping ability. Many species are metallic blue, green, or bronze.

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Did You Know?

Flea beetles can jump 100 times their body length in a single leap β€” they use an elastic protein pad in their hind legs that stores and releases energy like a catapult.