Nisotra Flea Beetle vs Balearic Green Lizard Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nisotra Flea Beetle | Balearic Green Lizard Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nisotra uniformis | Timarcha balearica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 10-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia | Balearic Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Nisotra Flea Beetle
A small, yellowish-brown flea beetle that is the most important pest of jute in South Asia. Adults create shot-holes in leaves while larvae mine the stems.
Did You Know?
It is the single most damaging insect pest of jute, an economically vital fiber crop grown extensively in Bangladesh and India.
Balearic Green Lizard Beetle
A large flightless leaf beetle endemic to the Balearic Islands. It is black with a bluish-purple sheen and exudes red hemolymph when disturbed.
Did You Know?
When handled, it bleeds red fluid from its leg joints in a defensive behavior called reflex bleeding.