Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle vs Delta Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle | Delta Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes chrysocephala | Deltochilum orbiculare |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Delta Dung Beetle
A matte black roller dung beetle with a rounded body and distinctively flattened outer edges of the elytra. It rolls dung balls along the forest floor in tropical forests. The species shows strong nocturnal activity.
Did You Know?
Unlike most rollers, some Deltochilum species have lost the ability to fly and are entirely ground-dwelling.