Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle vs Riffle Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle | Riffle Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomela tremula | Elmis aenea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Elmidae |
| Size | 7-11 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Siberia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle
A robust, convex beetle with dark metallic greenish-black to bronze elytra and irregular rows of punctures. It is closely associated with aspen and poplar trees.
Did You Know?
Populations of this beetle can reach outbreak levels in aspen plantations, completely stripping trees of their foliage.
Riffle Beetle
A tiny, dark beetle that spends its entire adult life underwater clinging to rocks in riffles. It breathes using a plastron, a permanent thin film of air.
Did You Know?
Its plastron air film never needs replenishing, allowing it to remain permanently submerged.