Epitrix cucumeris, the potato flea beetle, is a species of flea beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is a major pest of potatoes in North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Potato Flea Beetle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Chrysomelidae
- Genus
- Epitrix
- Species
- Epitrix cucumeris
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