Water Spinach Flea Beetle vs Dusky Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Water Spinach Flea Beetle | Dusky Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chaetocnema basalis | Agriotes obscurus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | South and Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands | Europe, Northern 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.
Dusky Click Beetle
A dull dark brown click beetle with dense pubescence and subtle elytral striations. The larvae are significant wireworm pests that attack the roots of cereals, potatoes, and other crops.
Did You Know?
This species is particularly problematic in land recently converted from grassland to arable cultivation.