Willow Calligrapha vs Cereal Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Willow Calligrapha | Cereal Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Calligrapha multipunctata bigsbyana | Oulema melanopus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America (invasive), Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Willow Calligrapha
A subspecies of Calligrapha with pale elytra marked with elongated dark spots and dashes. It is associated with willow trees along waterways in North America.
Did You Know?
Calligrapha beetles are a model system for studying pattern formation in biology, as no two individuals share the same elytral markings.
Cereal Leaf Beetle
A small beetle with metallic blue-black elytra and a red-orange thorax. Its larvae strip the upper leaf surface of cereal crops.
Did You Know?
Larvae carry a shield of their own faeces on their backs to deter predators and prevent desiccation.