Colorado Potato Beetle vs Macrosoma conifera
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorado Potato Beetle | Macrosoma conifera |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptinotarsa decemlineata | Macrosoma conifera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 6-11 mm | 28-35 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Colorado Potato Beetle
A major agricultural pest with yellow-orange elytra bearing ten black longitudinal stripes. Has developed resistance to over 50 different insecticides.
Did You Know?
The Colorado potato beetle has evolved resistance to every major class of insecticide, making it one of the most adaptable pests in agricultural history.
Macrosoma conifera
Small grayish-white moth-butterfly with narrow pointed wings. Inhabits forest understory and is active only at night.
Did You Know?
It possesses tympanal ears on its wings that can hear ultrasonic bat calls.