Balearic Green Lizard Beetle vs Sand-Loving Hister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Balearic Green Lizard Beetle | Sand-Loving Hister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timarcha balearica | Hypocaccus rugifrons |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Balearic Islands | Europe, Mediterranean coasts |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Balearic Green Lizard Beetle
A large flightless leaf beetle endemic to the Balearic Islands. It is black with a bluish-purple sheen and exudes red hemolymph when disturbed.
Did You Know?
When handled, it bleeds red fluid from its leg joints in a defensive behavior called reflex bleeding.
Sand-Loving Hister Beetle
A small, reddish-brown hister beetle found in sandy coastal habitats. It hunts fly larvae in seaweed wrack and stranded carrion.
Did You Know?
It buries itself in sand beneath rotting kelp during the day and emerges at night to hunt fly larvae in the wrack.