Atlas Longhorn vs Short-Winged Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Atlas Longhorn | Short-Winged Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Macrotoma palmata | Meloe violaceus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 40-65 mm | 15-32 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Atlas Longhorn
A large prionine beetle from tropical Africa with palmate (comb-like) antennae in males. The body is dark brown with a robust build. Larvae develop in large fallen trunks of savanna trees.
Did You Know?
The elaborate comb-like antennae of males are thought to detect female pheromones with extreme sensitivity.
Short-Winged Blister Beetle
A blue-violet oil beetle found across Europe, often seen walking on paths and open ground in spring. Like other oil beetles, it oozes cantharidin-laced fluid from its joints when threatened.
Did You Know?
A single female can lay over 4,000 eggs in a season, but fewer than one percent of larvae survive to adulthood.