Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle vs Narrow-bordered Bombardier
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle | Narrow-bordered Bombardier |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes chrysocephala | Brachinus sclopeta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa |
| 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.
Narrow-bordered Bombardier
A Mediterranean bombardier beetle with a narrow body and orange-brown coloring. It shelters communally under stones in dry habitats.
Did You Know?
Groups of up to 100 individuals have been found sheltering together under a single stone.