Sunflower Leaf Beetle vs Yellow Swarming Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sunflower Leaf Beetle | Yellow Swarming Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zygogramma exclamationis | Thaumatomyia notata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Chloropidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 2-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sunflower Leaf Beetle
A pale yellowish-brown beetle with dark brown elytral stripes that curve to form an exclamation-mark-like pattern. It feeds on sunflower and related composites.
Did You Know?
Its species name 'exclamationis' refers to the exclamation-point-shaped dark mark on each elytron.
Yellow Swarming Fly
A tiny yellow fly famous for forming enormous hibernation aggregations in buildings, sometimes numbering millions. Larvae are predatory on root aphids in grassland.
Did You Know?
Can form hibernation clusters of millions in attic spaces, with individual aggregations weighing several kilograms.