Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle vs Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle | Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes chrysocephala | Sceliphron madecassum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Sphecidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Madagascar |
| 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.
Malagasy Mud Dauber Wasp
A striking black and yellow wasp with a dramatically elongated, thread-like petiole connecting the thorax to the abdomen. It constructs tubular mud nests on walls and rock overhangs.
Did You Know?
Each mud cell is stocked with several paralyzed spiders that remain alive as fresh food for the developing wasp larva.