Styrian Ground Beetle vs Striped Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Styrian Ground Beetle | Striped Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nebria styriana | Phyllotreta striolata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern Alps, Austria | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Not Evaluated |
Styrian Ground Beetle
An endemic alpine beetle restricted to high elevations in the eastern Alps. It shelters under stones during the day and hunts at night.
Did You Know?
Its limited range makes it highly vulnerable to climate-driven habitat loss.
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.