Japanese Leaf Beetle vs Noisy Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Leaf Beetle | Noisy Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lilioceris merdigera | Tachina fera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 9-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Leaf Beetle
A small, bright red beetle similar in appearance to the scarlet lily beetle but with red legs instead of black. It is commonly called the onion leaf beetle in Europe.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'merdigera' means 'dung-bearer,' referring to the larval behavior of covering themselves in their own excrement.
Noisy Tachinid
A large tawny-orange tachinid fly commonly found basking on vegetation in late summer. It parasitizes noctuid moth caterpillars in European habitats.
Did You Know?
It produces a loud buzzing sound in flight that is distinctly audible from several meters away.