Waterlily Leaf Beetle vs Eastern Forktail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Waterlily Leaf Beetle | Eastern Forktail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Galerucella nymphaeae | Ischnura verticalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 21-33 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | North America |
| 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.
Eastern Forktail
A small damselfly where males are green and black with a blue tail tip. Young females are bright orange but turn olive-grey with age.
Did You Know?
Young females are striking bright orange, a color they lose completely as they mature.