Cylindrical Bark Hister vs Hop Flea Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Cylindrical Bark Hister Hop Flea Beetle
Scientific Name Teretrius fabricii Psylliodes attenuata
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Histeridae Chrysomelidae
Size 2-3 mm 2-3 mm
Habitat Woodlands Gardens
Diet Wood Feeders Herbivores
Regions Europe, North America (introduced) Europe
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Cylindrical Bark Hister

A tiny, cylindrical hister beetle that lives under bark of dead trees. Its elongated shape allows it to follow bark beetle tunnels.

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Did You Know?

It was intentionally introduced to North America from Europe to help control the smaller European elm bark beetle.

Hop Flea Beetle

A small bronze flea beetle that feeds on hops and hemp. Can cause economic damage to hop gardens. Adults create characteristic small round holes in leaves.

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Did You Know?

Has been associated with cannabis cultivation since ancient times, with records dating back centuries.