FLEA BEETLE

These are actually Leaf Beetles, but have gained this nickname due to their small size and ability to hop. They are usually found on foliage and flowers. Some are very brightly colored and have an oval-shaped body. Size ranges from ¼ up to ½ inch in the varied species.

Flea beetles can be serious pests--they often damage dichondra lawns and are found as deep as 5 inches beneath the surface. Other species can damage plant leaves, leaving only a skeleton behind.

Life Cycle
Eggs are laid on the underside of leaves, sometimes as many as 600-800 will be laid. They hatch within a week, with the larvae feeding upon leaves for the next 1-2 weeks until they reach the ground, where they will pupate. Adults emerge in about 10 days, and then feed upon a wide variety of greenery.
There can be two generations per year.