Taschenberg, E. F.Riedl, H.2016-03-212018-09-062016-03-212018-09-061985retrieved from: http://nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/grapes/pests/gfb/gfb.pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/1813/43101NYS IPM Type: Fruits IPM Fact SheetThe grape flea beetle, also known as the steely beetle, is a native insect and occurs in about all states east of the Rocky Mountains and in Canada. It has been found in all grape-growing areas of New York State. At the turn of the century it reportedly was the most serious grape insect pest in the Lake Erie district.en-USAgricultural IPMFruitsGrapesfact sheet