Striped Flea Beetle vs Convergent Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Flea Beetle | Convergent Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta striolata | Hippodamia convergens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | North America |
| 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.
Convergent Lady Beetle
A North American ladybird with orange-red elytra and up to 13 black spots. It is the most commonly sold ladybird for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Millions gather in mountain canyons to hibernate, and these aggregations have been commercially harvested and sold to farmers.