Blue Leaf Beetle vs Sallow Kitten
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Leaf Beetle | Sallow Kitten |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colaspidema atrum | Furcula furcula |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Notodontidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 30-37 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, North Africa, Western Asia | 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.'
Sallow Kitten
A small, fluffy white moth with delicate grey markings. Named for its resemblance to a small cat. Larvae have tail filaments like the puss moth. Found near willow and sallow.
Did You Know?
A diminutive relative of the puss moth, whose caterpillars share the same tail-whipping defensive behavior.