Iris Flea Beetle (Aphthona nonstriata)

Iris Flea Beetle, a reference photo — Photo: This image is created by user B. Schoenmakers at Waarneming.nl, a source of nature observations in the Netherlands. · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Apthona nonstriata, commonly known as the iris flea beetle, is a species of beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Europe.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Iris 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.

Easily confused with

Aphthona strigosa
Psylliodes chrysocephala
Hermaeophaga mercurialis
Longitarsus anchusae

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Chrysomelidae
Genus: Aphthona
Species: Aphthona nonstriata

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