Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle vs Short-winged Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle | Short-winged Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes chrysocephala | Lucidota atra |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North 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.
Short-winged Firefly
A dark-bodied, day-active firefly that has lost the ability to produce light as an adult. It has a black body with a reddish-orange pronotum and is often found on tree trunks and vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite being a firefly, this diurnal species relies on chemical pheromones rather than light signals to find mates.