Canary Islands Ground Beetle vs Striped Cucumber Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Ground Beetle | Striped Cucumber Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calathus amplius | Acalymma vittatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Canary Islands | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Canary Islands Ground Beetle
A flightless ground beetle endemic to the Canary Islands. It lives under stones and in leaf litter in highland areas.
Did You Know?
The Canary Islands harbor over 30 endemic Calathus species that evolved from a single colonization event.
Striped Cucumber Beetle
A yellow beetle with three black stripes that specializes on cucurbit crops. It is a major vector of bacterial wilt and squash mosaic virus.
Did You Know?
Adults are strongly attracted to cucurbitacin, a bitter compound in wild cucurbits, which they use to find host plants.