Corn Flea Beetle vs Goldsmith Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Corn Flea Beetle | Goldsmith Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chaetocnema pulicaria | Cotalpa lanigera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 20-26mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Corn Flea Beetle
A very small, shiny black to bronze flea beetle with a compact, oval body. It vectors Stewart's wilt bacterium, making it both a direct and indirect pest of sweet corn.
Did You Know?
The severity of Stewart's wilt in a given year can be predicted by winter temperatures, since cold winters reduce overwintering beetle populations.
Goldsmith Beetle
A beautiful golden-yellow scarab beetle with a metallic luster and fuzzy underside. It is attracted to lights on warm summer nights.
Did You Know?
Its genus name Cotalpa means golden shield referring to its remarkably bright metallic golden coloration.