Striped Turnip Flea Beetle vs Cameroon Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Turnip Flea Beetle | Cameroon Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta undulata | Prosopocoilus camerunensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 25-50 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Turnip Flea Beetle
A tiny flea beetle with sinuous yellow stripes that is a significant pest of brassica seedlings. Shothole damage to leaves is characteristic. One of several damaging Phyllotreta species.
Did You Know?
Emerging seedlings can be destroyed overnight by large numbers of these tiny beetles creating characteristic shot-holes.
Cameroon Stag Beetle
A medium-sized African stag beetle with dark brown body and long, curved mandibles bearing multiple teeth. Males are significantly larger than females. Found in tropical forest canopies where adults feed on sap flows.
Did You Know?
Males use their long mandibles to pry rivals off tree trunks during contests for sap-feeding sites.