Striped Turnip Flea Beetle vs Saga Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Turnip Flea Beetle | Saga Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta undulata | Batocera lineolata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Striped Turnip Flea Beetle
A tiny flea beetle with sinuous yellow stripes that is a significant pest of brassica seedlings. Shothole damage to leaves is characteristic. One of several damaging Phyllotreta species.
Did You Know?
Emerging seedlings can be destroyed overnight by large numbers of these tiny beetles creating characteristic shot-holes.
Saga Longhorn Beetle
A large longhorn beetle with pale greenish-grey elytra marked with dark spots and lines. Its larvae develop in living hardwood trees over two to three years.
Did You Know?
Adults make a squeaking sound by rubbing their thorax against their elytra when handled.