Acanaloniid Planthopper vs Crucifer Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Acanaloniid Planthopper | Crucifer Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acanalonia conica | Phyllotreta cruciferae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Acanaloniidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Acanaloniid Planthopper
A small bright green planthopper with broad leaf-shaped wings that provide excellent camouflage among foliage. Its rounded, tent-like wing profile is distinctive among North American planthoppers.
Did You Know?
Its bright green color so perfectly matches living leaves that it is nearly invisible when resting on foliage, often noticed only when it jumps away.
Crucifer Flea Beetle
A shiny black jumping beetle that causes shothole damage on canola and mustard seedlings. It is one of the most serious pests of prairie canola crops.
Did You Know?
Canola seed treatments with neonicotinoids were developed primarily to combat this beetle.