Net-winged Beetle vs Corn Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Net-winged Beetle | Corn Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calopteron reticulatum | Chaetocnema pulicaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Net-winged Beetle
A toxic beetle with raised net-like veins on its elytra and aposematic coloration.
Did You Know?
It forms the model species in a large mimicry ring with moths and other beetles.
Corn Flea Beetle
A very small, shiny black to bronze flea beetle with a compact, oval body. It vectors Stewart's wilt bacterium, making it both a direct and indirect pest of sweet corn.
Did You Know?
The severity of Stewart's wilt in a given year can be predicted by winter temperatures, since cold winters reduce overwintering beetle populations.