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Sphaeroderma rubidum - closeup, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands Tiny, at 2-3mm. The dutch name "Rode distelaardvlo" translates to "Red Thistle Flea".<br />
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It's on a thistle leaf here. Whilst not really a flea, it's a Flea Beetle (Tribe Alticini). These beetles typically have highly developed thighs in their hind legs, allowing them to leap away when needed.<br />
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It's on a thistle leaf here. Whilst not really a flea, it's a Flea Beetle (Tribe Alticini). These beetles typically have highly developed thighs in their hind legs, allowing them to leap away when needed. <br />
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Sphaeroderma rubidum - closeup, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands

Tiny, at 2-3mm. The dutch name "Rode distelaardvlo" translates to "Red Thistle Flea".

It's on a thistle leaf here. Whilst not really a flea, it's a Flea Beetle (Tribe Alticini). These beetles typically have highly developed thighs in their hind legs, allowing them to leap away when needed.

Sphaeroderma rubidum, Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands Tiny, at 2-3mm. The dutch name "Rode distelaardvlo" translates to "Red Thistle Flea".<br />
<br />
It's on a thistle leaf here. Whilst not really a flea, it's a Flea Beetle (Tribe Alticini). These beetles typically have highly developed thighs in their hind legs, allowing them to leap away when needed. <br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/121561/sphaeroderma_rubidum_-_closeup_heeswijk-dinther_netherlands.html Europe,Heeswijk-Dinther,Netherlands,Sphaeroderma rubidum,World

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Wesley Goorachan

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That is an amazing photo Ferdy! Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
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  Thanks so much, Wesley! Posted 3 years ago

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The Sphaeroderma rubidum

Sphaeroderma rubidum is a flea beetle in the Sphaeroderma genus.

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Similar species: Beetles

Species identified by Ferdy Christant

By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Sep 10, 2021. Captured Aug 21, 2021 15:15.

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NIKON D850
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1/250s
ISO64
50mm