Metallic Green Leaf Beetle vs Common Stiletto Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Metallic Green Leaf Beetle | Common Stiletto Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plagiodera versicolora | Thereva nobilitata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Therevidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Metallic Green Leaf Beetle
A small, rounded beetle with shiny metallic blue-green to dark green elytra. It is one of the most common willow-feeding beetles in the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
It can produce multiple generations per year and may overwinter as adults in bark crevices and leaf litter near willow stands.
Common Stiletto Fly
A slender, densely hairy fly with a pointed abdomen and silvery-white body hairs. Adults bask on sunlit leaves and bare ground, making short rapid flights when approached.
Did You Know?
Stiletto fly larvae are important biological control agents, feeding on root-eating pest larvae in sandy soils.