Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle vs Spur-throated Locust
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle | Spur-throated Locust |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomela tremula | Austracris guttulosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 7-11 mm | 50-75 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Siberia | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Spur-throated Locust
A large Australian locust named for the distinctive spur on its throat. It is a major agricultural pest in northern and eastern Australia, particularly damaging to sorghum and other grain crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike the plague locust, spur-throated locusts are primarily solitary but can form dense bands when conditions are favourable.