Hadda Beetle vs Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hadda Beetle | Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata | Carcinops pumilio |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan) | Worldwide (cosmopolitan) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hadda Beetle
A herbivorous ladybug with a pale orange body bearing 28 black spots, unlike most ladybugs which are predatory. It is a significant agricultural pest that skeletonizes the leaves of solanaceous crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybugs which are beneficial predators, this species is one of the few that is a plant pest, feeding on vegetable crops.
Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle
A tiny, shiny black hister beetle commonly found in poultry houses where it preys on house fly larvae. It is an important biological control agent in livestock facilities.
Did You Know?
A single beetle can consume up to 24 house fly eggs per day, making it one of the best natural fly controls in hen houses.