Convergent Lady Beetle vs Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Convergent Lady Beetle | Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippodamia convergens | Psylliodes chrysocephala |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 3-4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Leaf Miners |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Convergent Lady Beetle
A North American ladybird with orange-red elytra and up to 13 black spots. It is the most commonly sold ladybird for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Millions gather in mountain canyons to hibernate, and these aggregations have been commercially harvested and sold to farmers.
Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle
A dark metallic flea beetle that is a major pest of oilseed rape across Europe. Larvae mine inside plant stems during winter. Has developed resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides in some areas.
Did You Know?
Became an even more serious pest after the EU ban on neonicotinoid seed treatments in 2018.