Euphorbia Flea Beetle vs Sexton Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Euphorbia Flea Beetle | Sexton Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphthona euphorbiae | Quedius dilatatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Scavengers |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Euphorbia Flea Beetle
A tiny bronze flea beetle that feeds on spurge plants. Used as a highly effective biological control agent for leafy spurge in North America. Larvae feed on spurge roots.
Did You Know?
Released in North America, it became one of the most successful biocontrol programs for the invasive leafy spurge.
Sexton Rove Beetle
A broad, somewhat flattened rove beetle found in the nests of social wasps and in tree hollows containing decaying insect remains. Its expanded body shape is adapted for life in cavity habitats.
Did You Know?
This beetle waits for wasp colonies to die in autumn, then enters the abandoned nest to feast on the remaining dead wasps and their brood.