Sumac Flea Beetle vs Black Clock Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sumac Flea Beetle | Black Clock Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blepharida rhois | Pterostichus madidus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sumac Flea Beetle
A relatively large flea beetle with a mottled brown and tan pattern providing excellent camouflage on sumac bark. Despite its size, it retains the powerful jumping ability of flea beetles.
Did You Know?
Larvae of this beetle carry a shield of their own excrement mixed with toxic compounds from their sumac host plant.
Black Clock Beetle
A common nocturnal ground beetle found throughout European gardens and farmland. It is jet black and a voracious predator of slugs and pest insects.
Did You Know?
Gardeners consider it one of the most beneficial beetles because a single individual can eat its body weight in slug eggs every night.