Brown Chafer vs African Cassava Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Chafer | African Cassava Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Serica brunnea | Mesoplatys ochroptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown Chafer
A small chestnut-brown beetle with a velvety sheen to its elytra. It is nocturnal and attracted to lights on warm summer nights.
Did You Know?
Its velvety appearance is caused by tiny, densely packed hairs covering the entire body surface.
African Cassava Leaf Beetle
A small, yellowish-brown beetle that is a significant pest of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa. Both adults and larvae feed on young cassava leaves and shoots.
Did You Know?
Cassava leaf beetles can cause severe defoliation of cassava, one of Africa's most important food security crops feeding over 500 million people.