Shining Flea Beetle vs Cardo Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shining Flea Beetle | Cardo Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asphaera lustrans | Agapanthia cardui |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Central and South America | Mediterranean Europe, North Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Shining Flea Beetle
A relatively large, metallic blue-green flea beetle with reddish-orange femora. It is one of the larger and more colorful alticines found in the Neotropics.
Did You Know?
Despite its relatively large size, it retains the powerful jumping ability characteristic of flea beetles, launching itself several centimeters when disturbed.
Cardo Longhorn
A strikingly patterned longhorn with alternating bands of grey and dark pubescence on the elytra. It specializes on thistle stems across the Mediterranean basin. Adults appear in late spring and are active on warm sunny days.
Did You Know?
The species name cardui comes from the Latin for thistle, reflecting its exclusive association with these plants.