Black-Headed Blister Beetle vs Provence Short-tailed Blue
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-Headed Blister Beetle | Provence Short-tailed Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epicauta pennsylvanica | Cupido alcetas |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 10-18 mm | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Central and southern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-Headed Blister Beetle
An entirely black blister beetle common across eastern North America, often seen in large groups on goldenrod in autumn. Its larvae are parasitoids of grasshopper eggs.
Did You Know?
Larvae go through hypermetamorphosis, changing dramatically in form across five different larval stages.
Provence Short-tailed Blue
One of Europe's smallest butterflies with violet-blue males and dark brown females. It lacks the tail projection of its close relative the short-tailed blue.
Did You Know?
Males gather in large puddle clubs on damp ground to drink mineral-rich water.