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Circular 1187
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The red-headed flea beetle is a serious insect pest in ornamental nurseries. It is also referred to as the “cranberry flea beetle” in cranberry and blueberry systems in the Northern U.S. The adult beetle causes serious feeding damage to the foliage of a variety of woody and herbaceous container plants in nurseries. As the name suggests, the flea beetle jumps when disturbed, similar to a dog flea. A native pest, this insect is present in central and eastern U.S. regions.

Status and Revision History
Published on Apr 06, 2020
Published with Full Review on Jul 09, 2025

Faculty
Shimat V. Joseph Associate Professor, Entomology William G. Hudson Professor - Extension Entomologist, Entomology

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