{"id":5372,"date":"2026-02-20T16:17:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T15:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cubescircle.de\/?post_type=organism&#038;p=5372"},"modified":"2026-02-20T16:17:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T15:17:44","slug":"cabbage-flea-beetle","status":"publish","type":"organism","link":"https:\/\/cubescircle.de\/en\/organism\/cabbage-flea-beetle","title":{"rendered":"Cabbage Flea Beetle"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-5372","organism","type-organism","status-publish","hentry","no-post-thumbnail"],"acf":{"common_name":"Cabbage Flea Beetle","scientific_name":"Phyllotreta striolata (F.)","taxonomy":{"order":"Coleoptera","family":"Chrysomelidae","genus":"Phyllotreta","species":"striolata"},"overview":"<p data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"466\">The cabbage flea beetle is an important pest of cruciferous crops in many temperate and subtropical regions. Adults feed on leaves, while larvae feed on roots in the soil.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"550\">Seedlings are particularly vulnerable, and severe feeding can lead to plant death.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"649\">Small size, soil-dwelling larvae, and insecticide resistance contribute to management challenges.<\/p>","at_a_glance":{"host_plants":"Cabbage, pak-choi, radish, other Brassicaceae","where_you_see_it":"Shot-holes in leaves; larvae on roots in soil","seasonality":"Most damaging during seedling stage in spring and early crop","typical_damage":"Small round holes in leaves; poor seedling establishment"},"difficulty":"medium: Medium","virus_risk":"none","sections":{"identification":"<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1072\">Adults<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1198\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1102\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1102\">Very small (about 2\u20133 mm)<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1156\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1156\">Shiny black with two yellow stripes on the elytra<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1198\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1198\">Strong jumping ability when disturbed<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1206\">Eggs<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1269\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1236\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1236\">Creamy white to yellowish<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1269\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1269\">Laid in soil near plant base<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1279\">Larvae<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1342\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1311\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1311\">White, slender, cylindrical<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1342\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1342\">Feed on roots below ground<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1355\">Key Clues<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1507\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1418\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1418\">Numerous small \u201cshot-holes\u201d in cotyledons and young leaves<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1461\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1461\">Seedlings appearing scorched or wilted<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1507\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1507\">Beetles jumping when plants are disturbed<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","damage":"<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1610\">Adults chew small round holes in leaves, which can severely damage young seedlings.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1655\">Larvae feed on roots, reducing plant vigor.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1718\">Heavy infestations may kill seedlings and reduce plant stand.<\/p>","life_cycle":"<p data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1785\">Eggs are laid in the soil near host plants.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1831\">Larvae develop in the soil feeding on roots.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1887\">Pupation occurs in a small earthen cocoon in the soil.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1941\">Multiple generations may occur depending on climate.<\/p>","monitoring":"<p data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2014\">Regularly inspect seedlings for shot-hole damage.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2057\">Disturb plants to observe jumping adults.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2122\">Examine roots and surrounding soil if root damage is suspected.<\/p>","management":"<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2230\">Cultural control: Maintain healthy plant growth with adequate water and nutrients.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2319\">Biological control: Entomopathogenic nematodes may reduce larval populations in soil.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2417\">Chemical control: Target adults when infestations are severe, as larvae are protected in soil.<\/p>"}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cubescircle.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/organisms\/5372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cubescircle.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/organisms"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cubescircle.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/organism"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cubescircle.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}