Australian Water Scavenger Beetle vs Spotted Asparagus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Water Scavenger Beetle | Spotted Asparagus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sternolophus marginicollis | Crioceris duodecimpunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hydrophilidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Scavengers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Australia, Southeast Asia | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Australian Water Scavenger Beetle
A medium-sized water scavenger beetle found throughout Australia and parts of Southeast Asia. It is attracted to lights at night and commonly flies between water bodies.
Did You Know?
It can produce an audible stridulation by rubbing its abdomen against the elytra when handled.
Spotted Asparagus Beetle
A reddish-orange beetle with twelve black spots on its elytra. It is a pest of asparagus, with larvae feeding inside the berries.
Did You Know?
Unlike its relative the common asparagus beetle, its larvae feed inside the berries rather than on stems.