Fleabane Tortoise Beetle vs Tunnel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fleabane Tortoise Beetle | Tunnel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cassida murraea | Lymexylon navale |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Lymexylidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 7-16mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fleabane Tortoise Beetle
A striking red-brown and black tortoise beetle associated with fleabane plants. Has characteristic dark markings on the transparent shield margin. Found in damp habitats.
Did You Know?
The larvae cover themselves with their own excrement and shed skins as a defensive shield.
Tunnel Beetle
A slender cylindrical beetle whose larvae bore straight tunnels through oak timber. Historically damaged ship timber.
Did You Know?
Was a major pest of oak shipbuilding timber, boring tunnels that weakened the hulls of wooden warships.