Pteromalus Pupal Wasp vs Striped Turnip Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pteromalus Pupal Wasp | Striped Turnip Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pteromalus puparum | Phyllotreta undulata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pteromalidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pteromalus Pupal Wasp
A small metallic-green parasitoid that attacks butterfly and moth pupae, particularly those of cabbage whites. Multiple wasps develop within a single host pupa.
Did You Know?
Up to 200 tiny wasps can emerge from a single cabbage white butterfly chrysalis.
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.