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flea beetle

/ˈfliː ˌbiːtəl/

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/ˈfliː ˌbiːtəl/C1formalscientific
  • ruМаленький прыгающий жук из подсемейства Alticinae, питающийся растениями, часто считающийся вредителем в сельском хозяйстве и садоводстве.

A small, jumping beetle from the subfamily Alticinae that feeds on plants, often considered a pest in agriculture and gardening.

  1. Small jumping insect pestC1formal

    A small, leaf-eating beetle from the tribe Alticini, known for its ability to jump when disturbed, often damaging crops.

    ruМелкий прыгающий насекомый-вредитель

    • Flea beetles can cause significant damage to young vegetable plants.
    • The farmer used a special spray to control the flea beetle infestation.
    • These tiny beetles jump away like fleas when you approach them.