African Stink Ant vs Turnip Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Stink Ant | Turnip Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paltothyreus tarsatus | Phyllotreta nemorum |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Stink Ant
A very large black ponerine ant that releases a foul-smelling secretion when disturbed. It is one of Africa's most conspicuous ground-dwelling ants with a powerful sting.
Did You Know?
Its defensive odor is so pungent it can be smelled by humans from over a meter away.
Turnip Flea Beetle
A small, shiny black beetle with a broad yellow longitudinal stripe on each elytron. It is a significant pest of turnips, swedes, and oilseed rape in Europe.
Did You Know?
Spring populations can reach such high densities that entire fields of brassica seedlings can be destroyed within days of germination.