Ragwort Flea Beetle vs Winter Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ragwort Flea Beetle | Winter Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Longitarsus jacobaeae | Ellychnia corrusca |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Eastern 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.
Winter Firefly
A day-active firefly that does not produce light as an adult. It is commonly found on tree trunks during late winter and early spring in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
Despite being a firefly, adults completely lack the ability to produce bioluminescence.