Colorado Potato Beetle vs Striped Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Colorado Potato Beetle | Striped Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptinotarsa decemlineata | Paragymnopleurus striatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 6-11 mm | 10-16 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Striped Dung Beetle
A small to medium roller dung beetle with faint longitudinal striations on the elytra. It is black with a slightly convex profile and very active in daylight. Commonly found at fresh cattle dung across its range.
Did You Know?
This species can arrive at a fresh dung pat within seconds of it being deposited.