Gibbicollis Dung Beetle vs Corn Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gibbicollis Dung Beetle | Corn Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deltochilum gibbosum | Chaetocnema pulicaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gibbicollis Dung Beetle
A dark, convex roller dung beetle with a pronounced hump on the pronotum. It is a flightless species that rolls dung balls along tropical forest floors. The strong legs and rounded body aid in navigating leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Being flightless, this species must walk to find dung, making it highly sensitive to forest fragmentation.
Corn Flea Beetle
A very small, shiny black to bronze flea beetle with a compact, oval body. It vectors Stewart's wilt bacterium, making it both a direct and indirect pest of sweet corn.
Did You Know?
The severity of Stewart's wilt in a given year can be predicted by winter temperatures, since cold winters reduce overwintering beetle populations.