Photo Credit: Whitney Cranshaw, CSU, Bugwood.org<
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Palestriped flea beetle
Systena blanda |
| Size: 1/8 inch long |
Where/When: Feeds on plants in the squash family, as well as bean, corn, sunflower, lettuce, potato, and many weeds. Active from May through June and August through September. |
| Significance: Causes feeding damage (small, round, irregular holes) primarily to foliage. Low to moderate numbers usually do not impact plant health. High numbers can result in wilted and stunted plants. |
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