Hop Flea Beetle vs Giant Swamp Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hop Flea Beetle | Giant Swamp Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes attenuata | Donacia provostii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Wetlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hop Flea Beetle
A small bronze flea beetle that feeds on hops and hemp. Can cause economic damage to hop gardens. Adults create characteristic small round holes in leaves.
Did You Know?
Has been associated with cannabis cultivation since ancient times, with records dating back centuries.
Giant Swamp Leaf Beetle
One of the larger species of reed beetle, with a metallic golden-green to coppery body and distinctive long antennae. Adults rest on emergent aquatic plants in wetlands.
Did You Know?
Like all Donaciinae, larvae breathe underwater by piercing plant roots and tapping into the air spaces (aerenchyma) inside the plant tissue.