Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle vs Neotropical Shield Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle | Neotropical Shield Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes chrysocephala | Edessa meditabunda |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia |
| 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.
Neotropical Shield Bug
A medium-sized green and brown shield-shaped stink bug common in South American agriculture. It is an important pest of soybeans and other legumes.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it releases aldehydes from thoracic glands that smell strongly of cilantro to repel attackers.