Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle vs Giant Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle | Giant Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes chrysocephala | Anatis ocellata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle
A dark metallic flea beetle that is a major pest of oilseed rape across Europe. Larvae mine inside plant stems during winter. Has developed resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides in some areas.
Did You Know?
Became an even more serious pest after the EU ban on neonicotinoid seed treatments in 2018.
Giant Ladybird
The largest European ladybird, with orange elytra bearing black spots each encircled by a pale ring. It is a conifer specialist.
Did You Know?
Its eyespot-ringed markings distinguish it from all other European ladybirds and may help startle predators.