Rose flea beetle

Altica probata

Brassy-black, somewhat flattened body with smooth elytra; hind femora thickened for jumping.
Metallic flea beetle Altica sp. BugGuide says the genus Altica is undergoing some revisions.... at the time my book was written this is likely either A. probata or A. tombacina, with the main difference being the plant it feeds on. ITIS also still lists this as a verified species, so I'm going with it for now. Given I saw many wild roses bushes in this area I would say this is A. probata. (the other feeds on fireweed) Altica probata,Geotagged,Summer,United States,rose flea beetle

Appearance

Brassy-black, somewhat flattened body with smooth elytra; hind femora thickened for jumping.

Behavior

Adults and larvae feed on the leaves of roses Apr-Aug

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderColeoptera
FamilyChrysomelidae
GenusAltica
SpeciesAltica probata
Photographed in
United States of America