Turnip Flea Beetle vs South American Wattle Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turnip Flea Beetle | South American Wattle Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta nemorum | Arge pullata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Argidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa |
| 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.
South American Wattle Sawfly
A shiny black argid sawfly that feeds on wattle (Acacia) trees. Larvae are green with dark dorsal markings and can cause significant defoliation.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the relatively few argid sawflies found in Africa, where the family is less diverse than in other continents.