Fleabane Tortoise Beetle vs Paropsine Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fleabane Tortoise Beetle | Paropsine Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cassida murraea | Paropsis atomaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fleabane Tortoise Beetle
A striking red-brown and black tortoise beetle associated with fleabane plants. Has characteristic dark markings on the transparent shield margin. Found in damp habitats.
Did You Know?
The larvae cover themselves with their own excrement and shed skins as a defensive shield.
Paropsine Leaf Beetle
A moderately large, dome-shaped beetle with pale brown elytra covered with small dark spots. It is one of the most important eucalyptus defoliators in Australian plantation forestry.
Did You Know?
Larvae are gregarious and feed in groups, stripping entire branches of young eucalyptus trees during outbreaks.