Water Spinach Flea Beetle vs Common Cone-head
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Water Spinach Flea Beetle | Common Cone-head |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chaetocnema basalis | Conocephalus fuscus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 12-18mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Wetlands |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Water Spinach Flea Beetle
A tiny, shiny dark bronze to black flea beetle that is a significant pest of rice seedlings and water spinach across tropical Asia. Its shot-hole feeding weakens young plants.
Did You Know?
Despite its minute size, this beetle can cause devastating damage to rice nurseries when it attacks seedlings at the one-leaf stage.
Common Cone-head
A small slender katydid with a pointed head and brown body. It lives low in tall grasses near wetlands. Its song is a faint high-pitched buzz often inaudible to older adults.
Did You Know?
Its ultrasonic song is so high-pitched that most adults over 40 cannot hear it at all.