Striped Turnip Flea Beetle vs Mount Kosciuszko Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Turnip Flea Beetle | Mount Kosciuszko Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta undulata | Kosciuscola cognatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | Body 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| 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.
Mount Kosciuszko Grasshopper
A small alpine grasshopper found only in the highest parts of the Australian Alps. It is closely related to the color-changing Kosciuscola tristis.
Did You Know?
Climate change threatens its high-altitude habitat, making it an indicator species for alpine ecosystem health.