Euphorbia Flea Beetle vs Shining Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Euphorbia Flea Beetle | Shining Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphthona euphorbiae | Asphaera lustrans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central and South America |
| 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.
Shining Flea Beetle
A relatively large, metallic blue-green flea beetle with reddish-orange femora. It is one of the larger and more colorful alticines found in the Neotropics.
Did You Know?
Despite its relatively large size, it retains the powerful jumping ability characteristic of flea beetles, launching itself several centimeters when disturbed.