Staphylinus Campodea vs Brassy Willow Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Staphylinus Campodea | Brassy Willow Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campodea staphylinus | Phratora vitellinae |
| Order | Diplura | Coleoptera |
| Family | Campodeidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Staphylinus Campodea
One of the most widespread European diplurans, found in various soil habitats. It is frequently encountered in caves and deep soil layers.
Did You Know?
It was one of the first diplurans ever described by science.
Brassy Willow Beetle
A small, shiny metallic bronze to greenish beetle that feeds on willow and poplar. Adults overwinter in leaf litter and emerge in spring to colonize new willow growth.
Did You Know?
Larvae secrete salicylaldehyde, a chemical obtained from salicin in willow leaves, which smells like antiseptic and deters predators.