Haltica

/ˈhɔːltɪkə/ noun

Definition

A genus of small jumping beetles, also called flea beetles, known for their powerful back legs.

Etymology

From Greek 'haltikos' (jumping) derived from 'halteein' (to leap), with Latinized -a ending for scientific names.

Kelly Says

Flea beetles can jump 200 times their body length—that would be like a human jumping the length of 2-3 football fields. Their legs work like tiny springs powered by specialized muscles.

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