Nuttall Blister Beetle vs Coconut Hispine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Nuttall Blister Beetle | Coconut Hispine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lytta nuttalli | Brontispa longissima |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Western North America | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Nuttall Blister Beetle
A brilliant metallic purple-blue blister beetle found in the prairies and grasslands of western North America. Adults congregate on legume flowers in large numbers.
Did You Know?
Periodic mass outbreaks can strip entire fields of alfalfa flowers within days.
Coconut Hispine Beetle
An elongate, flattened beetle with a dark head and thorax and paler brown elytra. It is a serious pest of coconut palms throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific, damaging young fronds.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can kill coconut palms, and the beetle has been the target of major biological control programs using parasitoid wasps.