Spotted Cucumber Beetle vs Water Spinach Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Cucumber Beetle | Water Spinach Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diabrotica undecimpunctata | Chaetocnema basalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 5-7mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Wetlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | South and Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
A yellowish-green beetle with eleven black spots on its elytra. It is a significant agricultural pest of cucurbits, corn, and other crops.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are known as corn rootworms and can cause billions of dollars in crop damage annually.
Water Spinach Flea Beetle
A tiny, shiny dark bronze to black flea beetle that is a significant pest of rice seedlings and water spinach across tropical Asia. Its shot-hole feeding weakens young plants.
Did You Know?
Despite its minute size, this beetle can cause devastating damage to rice nurseries when it attacks seedlings at the one-leaf stage.