Bronze Flea Beetle vs Lord Howe Island Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bronze Flea Beetle | Lord Howe Island Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Altica ambiens | Anoplognathus macleayi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
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.
Lord Howe Island Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to Lord Howe Island with metallic green coloring. It has suffered severe decline due to introduced rats.
Did You Know?
This beetle was once so abundant it was considered a pest but is now extremely rare after rat introduction in 1918.