Chalcolepidius Click Beetle vs Turnip Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chalcolepidius Click Beetle | Turnip Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcolepidius limbatus | Phyllotreta nemorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Mexico, Central America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Chalcolepidius Click Beetle
A large, robust click beetle covered in dense scales giving it a velvety appearance. Found in tropical American forests.
Did You Know?
Their body is covered in tiny iridescent scales that create a shimmering blue-green or white pattern.
Turnip Flea Beetle
A small, shiny black beetle with a broad yellow longitudinal stripe on each elytron. It is a significant pest of turnips, swedes, and oilseed rape in Europe.
Did You Know?
Spring populations can reach such high densities that entire fields of brassica seedlings can be destroyed within days of germination.