Reunion Day Gecko Beetle vs Striped Cucumber Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reunion Day Gecko Beetle | Striped Cucumber Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cratopus murinus | Acalymma vittatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 5-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Reunion Island | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Reunion Day Gecko Beetle
A drab brownish weevil endemic to Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean. It is a common herbivore found on both native and cultivated plants.
Did You Know?
It occasionally damages fruit crops on Reunion, where it is locally considered a pest.
Striped Cucumber Beetle
A yellow beetle with three black stripes that specializes on cucurbit crops. It is a major vector of bacterial wilt and squash mosaic virus.
Did You Know?
Adults are strongly attracted to cucurbitacin, a bitter compound in wild cucurbits, which they use to find host plants.