Blue Leaf Beetle vs Rolled-wing Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Leaf Beetle | Rolled-wing Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colaspidema atrum | Derodontus maculatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Derodontidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Leaf Beetle
A small, oval, dark blue to black beetle with a slight metallic luster. It can be a pest of lucerne (alfalfa) and other legume crops across Southern Europe and North Africa.
Did You Know?
Large populations can rapidly defoliate alfalfa fields, with damage often concentrated in specific areas of a field called 'hot spots.'
Rolled-wing Beetle
A tiny beetle that feeds on slime molds on decaying logs in cool forests.
Did You Know?
It curls its elytra edges downward, giving the family its common name.