Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle vs Black Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle | Black Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes chrysocephala | Phormia regina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Black Blow Fly
A dark metallic blow fly that is among the first insects to colonize a corpse. It is a key species in forensic entomology across North America.
Did You Know?
It can detect a dead body from over a mile away using chemoreceptors on its antennae.