Thick-legged Flower Beetle vs African Cassava Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Thick-legged Flower Beetle | African Cassava Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedemera nobilis | Mesoplatys ochroptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 8-12mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Thick-legged Flower Beetle
A metallic green beetle with splayed elytra that expose the wings. Males have distinctively swollen hind femora.
Did You Know?
Despite being an important pollinator this beetle is often mistaken for a green fly due to its shiny metallic color.
African Cassava Leaf Beetle
A small, yellowish-brown beetle that is a significant pest of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa. Both adults and larvae feed on young cassava leaves and shoots.
Did You Know?
Cassava leaf beetles can cause severe defoliation of cassava, one of Africa's most important food security crops feeding over 500 million people.