Alder Leaf Beetle vs North African Bombardier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alder Leaf Beetle | North African Bombardier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agelastica alni | Brachinus humeralis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North Africa, Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alder Leaf Beetle
A metallic dark violet-blue beetle that feeds on alder trees. Heavy infestations can completely defoliate alder trees along waterways.
Did You Know?
After being absent from Britain for decades, it dramatically recolonised southern England in the early 2000s.
North African Bombardier Beetle
A bombardier beetle found in North Africa and the Mediterranean basin. It has a reddish-brown head and thorax with dark blue-black elytra.
Did You Know?
Like other bombardier beetles it can fire its chemical spray in rapid pulses of up to 500 times per second.