Spotted Asparagus Beetle vs Tongan Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Asparagus Beetle | Tongan Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crioceris duodecimpunctata | Mecyclothorax tonganus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced to North America | Tonga |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Spotted Asparagus Beetle
A reddish-orange beetle with twelve black spots on its elytra. It is a pest of asparagus, with larvae feeding inside the berries.
Did You Know?
Unlike its relative the common asparagus beetle, its larvae feed inside the berries rather than on stems.
Tongan Ground Beetle
A small ground beetle endemic to Tonga found in native forest leaf litter. It is a fast-running nocturnal predator of small invertebrates.
Did You Know?
Pacific island ground beetles have diversified into hundreds of species across isolated archipelagos.