Striped Flea Beetle vs Coconut Hispine Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Flea Beetle | Coconut Hispine Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta striolata | Brontispa longissima |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Striped Flea Beetle
A tiny jumping beetle that riddles cruciferous crop leaves with small round holes. Adults overwinter in soil and leaf litter near fields.
Did You Know?
Flea beetles can jump up to 100 times their own body length when disturbed.
Coconut Hispine Beetle
An elongate, flattened beetle with a dark head and thorax and paler brown elytra. It is a serious pest of coconut palms throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific, damaging young fronds.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can kill coconut palms, and the beetle has been the target of major biological control programs using parasitoid wasps.