Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Striped Cucumber Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle | Striped Cucumber Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordella haldemani | Acalymma vittatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Haldeman's Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small black tumbling flower beetle found in eastern North America. It is commonly seen on composite flowers in summer meadows.
Did You Know?
Its spine-tipped abdomen acts as a spring-loaded lever that launches the beetle into the air when disturbed.
Striped Cucumber Beetle
A yellow beetle with three black stripes that specializes on cucurbit crops. It is a major vector of bacterial wilt and squash mosaic virus.
Did You Know?
Adults are strongly attracted to cucurbitacin, a bitter compound in wild cucurbits, which they use to find host plants.