Bronze Flea Beetle vs Hooded Leaf Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bronze Flea Beetle | Hooded Leaf Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Altica ambiens | Phyllophorella queenslandica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Queensland, Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bronze Flea Beetle
A metallic bronze to greenish flea beetle with prominent hind leg development. It feeds on alder leaves in wetland habitats across North America.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can cause nearly complete defoliation of alder shrubs, which then produce a second flush of leaves later in the season.
Hooded Leaf Katydid
An Australian katydid with a dramatically expanded pronotum that covers its head like a hood. The entire body mimics a curled or overlapping set of leaves.
Did You Know?
Its oversized hood-shaped pronotum is one of the most extreme examples of leaf mimicry in katydids.