Crucifer Flea Beetle vs Common Burying Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Crucifer Flea Beetle | Common Burying Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta cruciferae | Nicrophorus vespillo |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 12-22 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Crucifer Flea Beetle
A shiny black jumping beetle that causes shothole damage on canola and mustard seedlings. It is one of the most serious pests of prairie canola crops.
Did You Know?
Canola seed treatments with neonicotinoids were developed primarily to combat this beetle.
Common Burying Beetle
A large orange-and-black beetle that buries small animal carcasses for its larvae. Uses chemical cues to locate corpses from great distances. Shows remarkable parental care with both parents tending larvae.
Did You Know?
Can bury a dead mouse completely underground in just a few hours by excavating soil from beneath the carcass.