Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle vs Willow Calligrapha
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle | Willow Calligrapha |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomela tremula | Calligrapha multipunctata bigsbyana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 7-11 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Siberia | North America |
| 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.
Willow Calligrapha
A subspecies of Calligrapha with pale elytra marked with elongated dark spots and dashes. It is associated with willow trees along waterways in North America.
Did You Know?
Calligrapha beetles are a model system for studying pattern formation in biology, as no two individuals share the same elytral markings.