Ragwort Flea Beetle vs Anchor Stink Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ragwort Flea Beetle | Anchor Stink Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Longitarsus jacobaeae | Stiretrus anchorago |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Pentatomidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ragwort Flea Beetle
A small black flea beetle that feeds on ragwort plants. Successfully used as a biological control agent for invasive ragwort in Australia and New Zealand. Larvae mine in roots.
Did You Know?
One of the most successful biological control agents ever used, dramatically reducing ragwort in multiple countries.
Anchor Stink Bug
A predatory stink bug that is one of North America's most colorful pentatomids, with highly variable patterns of red, blue, black, and white. It preys on beetle larvae, caterpillars, and other soft-bodied insects.
Did You Know?
It comes in dozens of strikingly different color patterns, making specimens from the same population look like different species.