Claim · #6734805
Chrysomelidae (family) · herbivory · Brassica oleracea var. italica
herbivory · effect: harmful
eats GloBI relation
Verbatim source quote
“Broccoli ... Flea Beetles Leafhoppers Whiteflies”
- Authors
- University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach
- Year
- 2024
- Publication
- University of Guam Cooperative Extension & Outreach
- Page
- 13
AI critic verdicts
- agroecologist · plausible
“Flea beetles (Chrysomelidae, esp. Phyllotreta spp.) attacking Brassica crops including broccoli is globally established. Leaf shot-hole herbivory typical. Family-level designation acceptable. Tropical Pacific populations documented; internally consistent.”
- horticulturist · plausible
“Flea beetles are a standard horticultural pest of broccoli and other brassicas, recognized in Guam vegetable extension materials. Leaf damage by adult beetles is the typical horticultural concern. Field practice supports this association.”
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