Hop Flea Beetle vs Sand-Case Caddisfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hop Flea Beetle | Sand-Case Caddisfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylliodes attenuata | Sericostoma personatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Sericostomatidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
Sand-Case Caddisfly
A caddisfly whose larvae build smooth, curved cases entirely from fine sand grains cemented with silk. Adults are dark with hairy wings.
Did You Know?
The curved sand-grain cases built by these larvae are so precisely constructed they resemble tiny miniature architectural works.