Blue Rove Beetle vs Shining Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Rove Beetle | Shining Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paederus fuscipes | Asphaera lustrans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Rove Beetle
A small, slender beetle with metallic blue elytra and an orange abdomen. It is an important biological control agent in rice paddies.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks of skin dermatitis called 'Paederus dermatitis' occur when people unknowingly crush these beetles on their skin.
Shining Flea Beetle
A relatively large, metallic blue-green flea beetle with reddish-orange femora. It is one of the larger and more colorful alticines found in the Neotropics.
Did You Know?
Despite its relatively large size, it retains the powerful jumping ability characteristic of flea beetles, launching itself several centimeters when disturbed.