Striped Turnip Flea Beetle vs Vapourer Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Turnip Flea Beetle | Vapourer Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta undulata | Orgyia antiqua |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Erebidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 25-35 mm wingspan (males only) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, temperate Asia, North America |
| 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.
Vapourer Moth
A moth in which males are russet-brown day-fliers while females are completely wingless and never leave their cocoon. Females lay eggs directly on their own pupal case.
Did You Know?
The flightless female produces a powerful pheromone that attracts males from great distances to her cocoon.