Three-Lined Potato Beetle vs Carpet Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Three-Lined Potato Beetle | Carpet Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lema daturaphila | Attagenus pellio |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Dermestidae |
| Size | 6-7 mm | 4-6mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Indoors |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Carpet Beetle
A small dark beetle with a single white spot on each elytron. Larvae damage woolen textiles and natural fabrics.
Did You Know?
One of the most common household pests worldwide whose larvae can destroy valuable woolen clothing and carpets.