Horned Passalus vs Hop Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Horned Passalus | Hop Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Odontotaenius disjunctus | Psylliodes attenuata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Passalidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 28-37 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Horned Passalus
A large, shiny black beetle with a small horn on its head, found in rotting logs. It lives in family groups where adults and larvae communicate by stridulation.
Did You Know?
Adults chew wood into pulp and feed it to their larvae, one of the few beetles to show true parental care.
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.