Birch Sawfly vs Striped Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Birch Sawfly | Striped Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cimbex femoratus | Phyllotreta striolata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Birch Sawfly
One of the largest European sawflies, with a stout body, clubbed antennae, and variable coloring from black to yellowish-brown. Larvae are large, pale green caterpillar-like grubs found curled on birch leaves.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, the large larva can squirt a jet of fluid from glands above its spiracles as a defensive mechanism.
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.