Aphthona
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![A. nonstriata](/Images/godic/202412/21/Aphthona.nonstriata.-.calwer.43.184341.jpg")
Aphthona is a genus of beetle, in the leaf beetle family Chrysomelidae, native to Europe and Asia. More specifically, Aphthona are flea beetles, meaning they have enlarged hind legs for jumping away from potential danger. There are 135 species known from the Palaearctic region.