Leaf-footed Bug vs Turnip Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leaf-footed Bug | Turnip Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptoglossus occidentalis | Phyllotreta nemorum |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coreidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 16-20 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Leaf-footed Bug
A medium to large brown bug with a distinctive white zigzag band across the wings and flattened, leaf-like expansions on the hind tibiae. It feeds on developing conifer seeds.
Did You Know?
Originally native to western North America, this bug has rapidly invaded Europe since 1999, spreading across the entire continent in just two decades.
Turnip Flea Beetle
A small, shiny black beetle with a broad yellow longitudinal stripe on each elytron. It is a significant pest of turnips, swedes, and oilseed rape in Europe.
Did You Know?
Spring populations can reach such high densities that entire fields of brassica seedlings can be destroyed within days of germination.