Iris Flea Beetle vs Glacier Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Iris Flea Beetle | Glacier Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphthona nonstriata | Nebria castanea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Alps, Central Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Iris Flea Beetle
A small blue-green flea beetle associated with yellow iris in wetland habitats. Larvae feed on iris roots underwater. A specialized member of the wetland beetle community.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive submerged among iris roots, extracting oxygen from the waterlogged plant tissue.
Glacier Beetle
A chestnut-brown ground beetle inhabiting the edges of glaciers and permanent snowfields. It feeds on wind-blown insects deposited on ice surfaces.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few beetles that actively forages on glacier ice surfaces.