Bhaskara's Leaf Insect vs Striped Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bhaskara's Leaf Insect | Striped Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pulchriphyllium bhaskarai | Phyllotreta striolata |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phylliidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 6-8 cm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Indonesia (Java) | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Bhaskara's Leaf Insect
A leaf insect endemic to Java, Indonesia, recently separated from closely related species. It has distinctly rounded abdominal lobes.
Did You Know?
It was only recognized as a distinct species in 2021, previously being lumped with mainland Asian leaf insects.
Striped Flea Beetle
A tiny jumping beetle that riddles cruciferous crop leaves with small round holes. Adults overwinter in soil and leaf litter near fields.
Did You Know?
Flea beetles can jump up to 100 times their own body length when disturbed.