Hop Flea Beetle vs Douglas-fir Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hop Flea Beetle | Douglas-fir Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes attenuata | Dendroctonus pseudotsugae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western North America from British Columbia to Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hop Flea Beetle
A small bronze flea beetle that feeds on hops and hemp. Can cause economic damage to hop gardens. Adults create characteristic small round holes in leaves.
Did You Know?
Has been associated with cannabis cultivation since ancient times, with records dating back centuries.
Douglas-fir Beetle
A dark reddish-brown bark beetle that attacks Douglas-fir trees, particularly those weakened by drought or windthrow. It is among the most damaging bark beetles in the Pacific Northwest.
Did You Know?
It preferentially attacks fallen or stressed trees, but during outbreaks it can kill large numbers of healthy standing trees.