Turnip Flea Beetle vs Alpine Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turnip Flea Beetle | Alpine Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta nemorum | Geotrupes alpinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Geotrupidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Turnip Flea Beetle
A small, shiny black beetle with a broad yellow longitudinal stripe on each elytron. It is a significant pest of turnips, swedes, and oilseed rape in Europe.
Did You Know?
Spring populations can reach such high densities that entire fields of brassica seedlings can be destroyed within days of germination.
Alpine Dung Beetle
A sturdy, dark dung beetle of high-altitude pastures grazed by livestock. It buries dung underground where its larvae develop.
Did You Know?
A single pair can bury a dung ball several times their own body weight in one night.