Nettle-tap Flea Beetle vs European Spruce Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nettle-tap Flea Beetle | European Spruce Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Longitarsus nasturtii | Tetropium castaneum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 8–18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Nettle-tap Flea Beetle
A tiny yellowish-brown flea beetle found on watercress and other crucifers in damp habitats. Larvae mine in plant roots. Can be a minor pest of commercial watercress.
Did You Know?
Commercially grown watercress can be damaged by this beetle, which is nearly invisible to the naked eye.
European Spruce Longhorn Beetle
A longhorn beetle native to Europe that bores into spruce trunks. It typically colonizes weakened or recently felled spruce trees.
Did You Know?
It became a regulated quarantine pest after being found attacking healthy spruce in Nova Scotia, Canada.