Euphorbia Flea Beetle vs Adonis Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Euphorbia Flea Beetle | Adonis Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphthona euphorbiae | Lysandra bellargus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Adonis Blue
Males are an intense sky-blue with a chequered fringe; females are brown. Restricted to chalk and limestone grasslands.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most brilliantly blue butterflies in Europe.