Striped Cucumber Beetle vs Green June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Cucumber Beetle | Green June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acalymma vittatum | Cotinis nitida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 15-22mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Striped Cucumber Beetle
A yellow beetle with three black stripes that specializes on cucurbit crops. It is a major vector of bacterial wilt and squash mosaic virus.
Did You Know?
Adults are strongly attracted to cucurbitacin, a bitter compound in wild cucurbits, which they use to find host plants.
Green June Beetle
A large velvety green beetle with bronze margins that buzzes loudly in flight. It feeds on ripe fruit and is attracted to fermentation.
Did You Know?
Adults are clumsy fliers that regularly crash into people, windows and walls due to their buzzing low-altitude flight.