Say's Stink Bug vs Striped Turnip Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Say's Stink Bug | Striped Turnip Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlorochroa sayi | Phyllotreta undulata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 13-17 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Say's Stink Bug
A bright green stink bug common in arid and semi-arid habitats of western North America. It can be a significant pest of dry-farmed crops.
Did You Know?
It overwinters in large aggregations under sagebrush bark, sometimes numbering in the thousands.
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.