Drugstore Beetle vs Bronze Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Drugstore Beetle | Bronze Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stegobium paniceum | Altica ambiens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ptinidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Wetlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Drugstore Beetle
A stored product pest once found infesting pharmaceutical herb collections.
Did You Know?
It has been found feeding on materials as diverse as leather and strychnine.
Bronze Flea Beetle
A metallic bronze to greenish flea beetle with prominent hind leg development. It feeds on alder leaves in wetland habitats across North America.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can cause nearly complete defoliation of alder shrubs, which then produce a second flush of leaves later in the season.