Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle vs Banana Cockroach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle | Banana Cockroach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes chrysocephala | Periplaneta truncata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Blattidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 28-38 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | West and Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle
A dark metallic flea beetle that is a major pest of oilseed rape across Europe. Larvae mine inside plant stems during winter. Has developed resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides in some areas.
Did You Know?
Became an even more serious pest after the EU ban on neonicotinoid seed treatments in 2018.
Banana Cockroach
A large cockroach commonly found in tropical African banana plantations. It has a dark brown body with truncated wing tips.
Did You Know?
It frequently hitchhikes in banana shipments, appearing in warehouses and ports far from its native range.