Shining Flea Beetle vs Japanese Scorpionfly

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute	Shining Flea Beetle	Japanese Scorpionfly
Scientific Name	Asphaera lustrans	Panorpa japonica
Order	Coleoptera	Mecoptera
Family	Chrysomelidae	Panorpidae
Size	7-10 mm	13-18 mm
Habitat	Forests	Forests
Diet	Herbivores	Fruit Feeders
Regions	Central and South America	Asia
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.

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Did You Know?

Despite its relatively large size, it retains the powerful jumping ability characteristic of flea beetles, launching itself several centimeters when disturbed.

Japanese Scorpionfly

A scorpionfly common in Japanese forests with spotted wings and a distinctive reddish-brown body. It feeds on dead insects and overripe fruit on the forest floor.

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Did You Know?

Japanese scorpionflies have been extensively studied for their complex mating rituals involving nuptial gifts and elaborate courtship displays.