Dock Bug vs Euphorbia Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dock Bug | Euphorbia Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coreus marginatus | Aphthona euphorbiae |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dock Bug
A common European squash bug relative that feeds on dock and sorrel plants. It has a distinctively wide, flattened abdomen with expanded margins.
Did You Know?
When handled, it releases a scent that many people describe as smelling distinctly like green apples.
Euphorbia Flea Beetle
A tiny bronze flea beetle that feeds on spurge plants. Used as a highly effective biological control agent for leafy spurge in North America. Larvae feed on spurge roots.
Did You Know?
Released in North America, it became one of the most successful biocontrol programs for the invasive leafy spurge.