Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle vs Roesel's Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle | Roesel's Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes chrysocephala | Roeseliana roeselii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 14-20mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, 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.
Roesel's Bush-cricket
A stocky bush-cricket with a distinctive pale border along the pronotum. Its song is a continuous high-pitched buzz. Macropterous forms with full wings appear in hot summers and can fly.
Did You Know?
In hot summers, a winged form appears that can fly and colonize new habitats, driving rapid range expansion.