Iris Flea Beetle vs Ox Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Iris Flea Beetle | Ox Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphthona nonstriata | Strategus aloeus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 30-60mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Iris Flea Beetle
A small blue-green flea beetle associated with yellow iris in wetland habitats. Larvae feed on iris roots underwater. A specialized member of the wetland beetle community.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive submerged among iris roots, extracting oxygen from the waterlogged plant tissue.
Ox Beetle
A large robust dark brown beetle with three forward-pointing horns on the males pronotum. It is attracted to lights in tropical areas.
Did You Know?
Males use their three horns like a trident to pry rivals from burrows during fights over females.