Flea beetle

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The flea beetle is any small, jumping beetle of the leaf beetle family (Chrysomelidae) that is part of the tribe Alticini, which is part of the subfamily Galerucinae. Historically the flea beetles were classified as their own subfamily. Traditionally, the Alticini were separated from other Galerucinae by the presence of jumping hind legs, characterised by enlarged femora containing a spring structure allowing the flea beetles to jump.

Psylliodes cucullatus (o Psylliodes cucullata) es una especie de insecto coleóptero de la familia Chrysomelidae. Fue descrita en 1807 por Illiger. ​ La distribución original es el Paleártico, donde está ampliamente distribuido.