Shining Flea Beetle vs Redheaded Pine Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shining Flea Beetle | Redheaded Pine Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asphaera lustrans | Neodiprion lecontei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 6-8 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central and South America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Redheaded Pine Sawfly
The most widely distributed pine sawfly in eastern North America. Larvae can completely defoliate young pines, sometimes killing them.
Did You Know?
Larvae rear up in unison and regurgitate resinous fluid when disturbed as a group defense.