Turnip Flea Beetle vs Clouded Yellow
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turnip Flea Beetle | Clouded Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta nemorum | Colias croceus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Pieridae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | Wingspan 46-54mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| 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.
Clouded Yellow
A fast-flying bright orange-yellow butterfly with black wing borders. A pale female form called helice has greenish-white wings instead of orange.
Did You Know?
It migrates north from the Mediterranean each year but the return generation flies south at such high altitude it is rarely observed.