Striped Flea Beetle vs Polished Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Flea Beetle | Polished Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta striolata | Philonthus politus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, North Africa |
| 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.
Polished Rove Beetle
A medium-sized rove beetle with an exceptionally smooth, polished black integument and reddish-brown legs. It is a generalist predator found in a wide range of decomposing organic substrates.
Did You Know?
This species produces antimicrobial compounds in its defensive secretions that help protect it from the pathogen-rich environments it inhabits.