Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle vs Copper-Bottom Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle | Copper-Bottom Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes chrysocephala | Lucilia cuprina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, South Africa, Asia |
| 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.
Copper-Bottom Blow Fly
A metallic green-gold blow fly that is the most destructive cause of sheep blowfly strike in Australia and South Africa. Females lay eggs in soiled wool, and larvae burrow into the skin, causing severe tissue destruction. It has developed resistance to multiple insecticides used for livestock protection.
Did You Know?
Australia loses over 170 million dollars annually to sheep blowfly strike caused by this species.