Spotted Willow Leaf Beetle vs Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Willow Leaf Beetle | Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysomela knabi | Mordellistena pumila |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Mordellidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spotted Willow Leaf Beetle
A dark metallic blue-black beetle with an oval body found on willows in western North America. Adults and larvae feed on willow foliage near mountain streams.
Did You Know?
This species is adapted to high-altitude habitats and is commonly found above 2,000 meters elevation in the Rocky Mountains.
Spotted Tumbling Flower Beetle
A tiny tumbling flower beetle found on composite flowers in summer. Larvae develop in plant stems. One of the smallest and most frequently encountered mordellid species.
Did You Know?
So small that it can hide inside individual florets of composite flower heads.