Ragwort Flea Beetle vs Jewel Frog Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ragwort Flea Beetle | Jewel Frog Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Longitarsus jacobaeae | Sagra longicollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 18-30mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Jewel Frog Beetle
A spectacular metallic beetle with colors ranging from deep red to purple and green. Males have greatly enlarged hind femora.
Did You Know?
The males oversized hind legs serve no locomotory purpose and are used solely for fighting and grasping during mating.