Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle vs Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle | Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mecynorrhina polyphemus | Altica oleracea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 40-80 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West and Central Africa | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Eastern Hercules Flower Beetle
A large African flower beetle with variable coloration from green to brown. Males have a short forked horn on the head.
Did You Know?
Named after the cyclops Polyphemus due to the single horn on the male's head resembling a central eye.
Flea Beetle
Tiny jumping beetles with enlarged hind femora for leaping. Named for their flea-like jumping ability. Many species are metallic blue, green, or bronze.
Did You Know?
Flea beetles can jump 100 times their body length in a single leap — they use an elastic protein pad in their hind legs that stores and releases energy like a catapult.