Cotesia Congregata vs Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cotesia Congregata | Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cotesia congregata | Psylliodes chrysocephala |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 3-4.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Leaf Miners |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cotesia Congregata
A gregarious endoparasitoid whose larvae emerge en masse from hornworm caterpillars to spin white cocoons on the host's skin. It is a well-known natural enemy of tobacco and tomato hornworms.
Did You Know?
Up to 300 larvae can emerge from a single hornworm caterpillar, covering it in tiny white silk cocoons.
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.