Striped Alder Sawfly vs Shining Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Alder Sawfly | Shining Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemichroa crocea | Asphaera lustrans |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenthredinidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Alder Sawfly
A brightly colored sawfly with an orange body and black markings on the thorax. Larvae are pale yellowish-green with dark dorsal stripes and feed on alder and birch.
Did You Know?
This species can reproduce both sexually and parthenogenetically, with unfertilized eggs developing into males.
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.