Cobalt Milkweed Beetle vs African Citrus Psyllid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cobalt Milkweed Beetle | African Citrus Psyllid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysochus cobaltinus auratus | Trioza erytreae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Triozidae |
| Size | 8-11mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Sub-Saharan Africa, Madeira, Canary Islands, Iberian Peninsula (invasive) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cobalt Milkweed Beetle
A subspecies of the cobalt blue milkweed beetle with slightly more golden-green coloring.
Did You Know?
The metallic blue and green coloring warns predators that it has sequestered toxic compounds from milkweed.
African Citrus Psyllid
A small brownish psyllid that causes distinctive pit galls on citrus leaves. It vectors the African form of citrus greening disease and is expanding its range into Europe.
Did You Know?
Unlike the Asian citrus psyllid, this species prefers cooler climates and has been detected in Portugal and Spain, threatening Mediterranean citrus production.