Tobacco Flea Beetle vs Oak Slug Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tobacco Flea Beetle | Oak Slug Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epitrix hirtipennis | Caliroa quercuscoccineae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 4-5 mm (adult) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Central America | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Oak Slug Sawfly
A slug-like sawfly larva that skeletonizes oak leaves in North America. Severe infestations cause browning of the canopy by midsummer.
Did You Know?
The slimy larval coating deters most predators except for a few specialized parasitoid wasps.