Turnip Flea Beetle vs California Harvester Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turnip Flea Beetle | California Harvester Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta nemorum | Pogonomyrmex californicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
California Harvester Ant
A small harvester ant found in hot deserts of the American Southwest. Colonies are often founded by groups of cooperating queens.
Did You Know?
Multiple unrelated queens can found a single colony together, then fight to the death until only one remains.