Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle vs Rush Veneer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle | Rush Veneer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes chrysocephala | Nomophila noctuella |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 3-4.5 mm | 26-34 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Leaf Miners | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania |
| 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.
Rush Veneer Moth
A migratory snout moth with warm brown forewings and pale hindwings. It is a strong flier that regularly migrates northward from the Mediterranean each year.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most widely distributed moths in the world, found on every continent except Antarctica.