Striped Turnip Flea Beetle vs Giant African Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Turnip Flea Beetle | Giant African Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta undulata | Petrognatha gigas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 50-80 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.
Giant African Longhorn Beetle
One of Africa's largest longhorn beetles with mottled grey-brown bark-like camouflage. Its antennae can be longer than its body.
Did You Know?
Its superb bark-mimicking pattern makes it nearly invisible when resting on a tree trunk.