Asparagus Beetle vs Patchwork Leafcutter Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asparagus Beetle | Patchwork Leafcutter Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crioceris asparagi | Megachile centuncularis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Megachilidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Asparagus Beetle
A colorful blue-black beetle with cream spots and a red thorax that feeds exclusively on asparagus. Both adults and larvae can defoliate asparagus plants.
Did You Know?
A tiny parasitoid wasp, Tetrastichus asparagi, lays its eggs inside asparagus beetle eggs to control populations naturally.
Patchwork Leafcutter Bee
A solitary bee that neatly cuts oval pieces from rose and other leaves to line its nest cells. The characteristic semicircular cuts it leaves on leaves are a familiar garden sight.
Did You Know?
Each nest cell requires around 15 precisely cut leaf pieces to construct.