Tobacco Flea Beetle vs Meadow Brown
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tobacco Flea Beetle | Meadow Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epitrix hirtipennis | Maniola jurtina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | Wingspan 40-55mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Tobacco Flea Beetle
A tiny brownish beetle that creates small round holes in tobacco and other solanaceous crop leaves. Larval feeding on roots further weakens plants.
Did You Know?
Its feeding holes reduce the quality and market value of tobacco wrapper leaves used for cigars.
Meadow Brown
The most abundant butterfly in Britain, a brown species with a single eyespot on each forewing.
Did You Know?
So common it is often overlooked but plays a crucial role as a pollinator of wildflowers in grasslands.