Waterlily Leaf Beetle vs Brown Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waterlily Leaf Beetle | Brown Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Galerucella nymphaeae | Serica brunnea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Waterlily Leaf Beetle
A small, brown leaf beetle that feeds on the upper surfaces of waterlily pads. It creates distinctive feeding grooves across floating leaves.
Did You Know?
Although it feeds on aquatic plants, the beetle cannot swim and will drown if it falls off a lily pad into open water.
Brown Chafer
A small chestnut-brown beetle with a velvety sheen to its elytra. It is nocturnal and attracted to lights on warm summer nights.
Did You Know?
Its velvety appearance is caused by tiny, densely packed hairs covering the entire body surface.