Tomato Potato Psyllid vs Chilean Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tomato Potato Psyllid | Chilean Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bactericera cockerelli | Chiasognathus granti |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Triozidae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 mm | 30-85 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America, Central America, New Zealand | Chile, Argentina |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Tomato Potato Psyllid
A small striped psyllid that transmits the zebra chip disease bacterium to potato crops. It also causes psyllid yellows on tomatoes through toxic saliva injection.
Did You Know?
Zebra chip disease, which it transmits, causes dark striped patterns inside fried potato chips, rendering them unsaleable.
Chilean Stag Beetle
A spectacular stag beetle with extremely long curved mandibles and metallic green coloration. Found in southern beech forests.
Did You Know?
Darwin collected specimens of this beetle during the voyage of the Beagle and noted their beauty.