Grapevine Beetle vs Euphorbia Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grapevine Beetle | Euphorbia Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pelidnota punctata | Aphthona euphorbiae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 20-26 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Grapevine Beetle
A handsome tan-colored scarab with dark spots on its elytra, found in eastern North America. Adults feed on grapevine foliage and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it rarely causes significant damage to commercial grapevines.
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.