Ragwort Flea Beetle vs European Wheat Stem Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ragwort Flea Beetle | European Wheat Stem Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Longitarsus jacobaeae | Cephus pygmeus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cephidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 8-10 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Ragwort Flea Beetle
A small black flea beetle that feeds on ragwort plants. Successfully used as a biological control agent for invasive ragwort in Australia and New Zealand. Larvae mine in roots.
Did You Know?
One of the most successful biological control agents ever used, dramatically reducing ragwort in multiple countries.
European Wheat Stem Sawfly
A stem-boring sawfly pest of wheat and other cereals throughout Europe and western Asia. It has also established in parts of North America.
Did You Know?
Solid-stemmed wheat varieties were bred specifically to resist stem sawfly larval boring.