Brown Willow Beetle vs Round-bodied Scydmaenine
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brown Willow Beetle | Round-bodied Scydmaenine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Galerucella lineola | Scydmaenus tarsatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Brown Willow Beetle
A small brown beetle that feeds on willow leaves and can cause significant defoliation. Has been used as a biological control agent for purple loosestrife in North America.
Did You Know?
A close relative was deliberately introduced to North America as biological control for invasive purple loosestrife.
Round-bodied Scydmaenine
A minute, convex rove beetle of the subfamily Scydmaeninae with a distinctively constricted waist between thorax and abdomen. It is a specialized predator of armored mites in forest soil.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle has evolved specialized mandibles that can crack open the heavily armored shells of oribatid mites, prey that most other predators cannot exploit.