Meaning Of The Word Flea beetle

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flea beetle in American English
any of a number of small jumping beetles (family Chrysomelidae) that feed chiefly on leaves and shoots of plants
noun: any leaf beetle of the genera Haltica, Epitrix, etc., the various species of which have the rear legs adapted for jumping

flea beetle in British English
noun: 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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