Ornate Shieldbug vs Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ornate Shieldbug | Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurydema ornata | Chrysomela tremula |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 7-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Central Asia, North Africa | Europe, Siberia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ornate Shieldbug
A vividly patterned shield bug with highly variable red, orange, white, or yellow markings on a black or metallic blue background. It feeds on brassica crops and wild crucifers.
Did You Know?
No two individuals look exactly alike, as the species exhibits more than 30 named color pattern varieties.
Broad-shouldered Leaf Beetle
A robust, convex beetle with dark metallic greenish-black to bronze elytra and irregular rows of punctures. It is closely associated with aspen and poplar trees.
Did You Know?
Populations of this beetle can reach outbreak levels in aspen plantations, completely stripping trees of their foliage.