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Adult(s)
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This is a shiny black jumping beetle about 1/16 inch (2 mm) long. They are very damaging to radishes, potatoes and eggplant. Damage is typical of that shown. The adults feed on the upper surface of the leaves and jump when disturbed.
The information for this submission into the image library was provided by the Kansas Department of Agriculture. A more detailed report on this submission can be found in the KDA Field Manual: Insects in Kansas. To obtain a copy of Publication #S131: Insects in Kansas contact K-State Research and Extension, Department of Communications distribution center at (785) 532-5830
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Friday, April 18, 2014
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Saturday, May 24, 2014
