African Cassava Leaf Beetle vs False Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Cassava Leaf Beetle | False Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mesoplatys ochroptera | Ischnomera cyanea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Oedemeridae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Cassava Leaf Beetle
A small, yellowish-brown beetle that is a significant pest of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa. Both adults and larvae feed on young cassava leaves and shoots.
Did You Know?
Cassava leaf beetles can cause severe defoliation of cassava, one of Africa's most important food security crops feeding over 500 million people.
False Blister Beetle
A metallic blue beetle that develops inside rotting wood near coastal areas.
Did You Know?
Unlike true blister beetles it does not produce cantharidin.