Striped Cucumber Beetle vs Northern Corn Rootworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Cucumber Beetle | Northern Corn Rootworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acalymma vittatum | Diabrotica barberi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Northern Corn Rootworm
A pale green beetle whose larvae attack corn root systems. It can survive crop rotation by extending egg diapause for two years.
Did You Know?
Its eggs can remain dormant in soil for over two years, defeating traditional crop rotation strategies.