Metallic Leaf Beetle vs Melon Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Metallic Leaf Beetle | Melon Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysolina polita | Thrips palmi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 1.0-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Asia, Oceania, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Metallic Leaf Beetle
A medium-sized beetle with richly burnished copper-red to bronze elytra and a metallic green to blue pronotum. The contrast between thorax and elytra colors makes it easily recognizable.
Did You Know?
This beetle is unusual among leaf beetles in being most active during autumn and winter, with adults sometimes seen walking on mild winter days.
Melon Thrips
A pale yellow thrips and serious pest of cucurbits and solanaceous crops. It is a quarantine pest in many countries.
Did You Know?
Melon thrips is listed as a quarantine pest in the European Union due to its destructive potential.