Pine Emperor Moth vs Striped Turnip Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pine Emperor Moth | Striped Turnip Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Imbrasia cytherea | Phyllotreta undulata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Saturniidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 100-140 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Africa, East Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pine Emperor Moth
A large South African emperor moth with brown and cream banded wings. Its caterpillars can become significant defoliators of pine plantations in southern Africa.
Did You Know?
Pine emperor moth caterpillars occasionally undergo population explosions that can completely defoliate large areas of commercial pine plantation.
Striped Turnip Flea Beetle
A tiny flea beetle with sinuous yellow stripes that is a significant pest of brassica seedlings. Shothole damage to leaves is characteristic. One of several damaging Phyllotreta species.
Did You Know?
Emerging seedlings can be destroyed overnight by large numbers of these tiny beetles creating characteristic shot-holes.