Sulphur Beetle vs Three-Lined Potato Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sulphur Beetle | Three-Lined Potato Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cteniopus sulphureus | Lema daturaphila |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tenebrionidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 7-10mm | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sulphur Beetle
A bright sulphur-yellow beetle that looks more like a flower beetle than a typical darkling beetle. It is common on coastal flowers in summer.
Did You Know?
Despite belonging to the typically dark darkling beetle family it is one of the few members that is brightly colored.
Three-Lined Potato Beetle
A yellow-orange leaf beetle with three black stripes, resembling a smaller Colorado potato beetle. It feeds on tomatillos, ground cherries, and related plants.
Did You Know?
Like cereal leaf beetle larvae, its larvae pile their own excrement on their backs as a defensive shield.