Turnip Flea Beetle vs Australian Sheep Blowfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turnip Flea Beetle | Australian Sheep Blowfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta nemorum | Calliphora augur |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| 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.
Australian Sheep Blowfly
A large, dark blue blow fly endemic to Australia with a distinctive orange face and cheeks. It is one of the earliest colonizers of carrion in Australian conditions and is used in forensic entomology. Occasionally it contributes to secondary blowfly strike in sheep.
Did You Know?
Its bright orange face distinguishes it from other blue blow flies and makes it one of the most recognizable forensic indicator species in Australia.