Striped Turnip Flea Beetle vs Sulawesi Honey Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Turnip Flea Beetle | Sulawesi Honey Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta undulata | Apis nigrocincta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Apidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Indonesia, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Sulawesi Honey Bee
A cavity-nesting honey bee endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands. It was only recognized as a distinct species in 2000 after genetic analysis.
Did You Know?
It was long confused with Apis cerana until DNA studies confirmed it as a separate species.