African Melon Leaf Beetle vs Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Melon Leaf Beetle | Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aulacophora africana | Calopteron brasiliense |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 10-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
African Melon Leaf Beetle
A bright orange to yellowish-red beetle with a smooth, shiny surface that is a significant pest of cucurbit crops across sub-Saharan Africa. Both adults and larvae cause feeding damage.
Did You Know?
Adults are attracted to cucurbitacins and can completely defoliate young cucumber and melon plants within days of crop emergence.
Amazonian Net-Winged Beetle
A soft-bodied beetle with broad, fan-shaped elytra featuring a net-like venation pattern. Its bright orange and black coloring warns predators of toxicity.
Did You Know?
Multiple harmless beetle species mimic its warning coloration, forming a large Mullerian mimicry ring in the forest.