Blister Beetle vs Alpine Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blister Beetle | Alpine Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epicauta vittata | Cicindela gallica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Alps, Pyrenees, Apennines |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Blister Beetle
A striped black and yellow beetle that releases cantharidin, a chemical causing painful skin blisters. It is a pest of tomatoes and potatoes.
Did You Know?
Horses can die from eating hay contaminated with just a few crushed blister beetles.
Alpine Tiger Beetle
A fast-running predatory beetle of dry alpine grasslands and rocky paths. Its greenish-bronze coloration provides camouflage on sun-baked ground.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast while hunting that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to re-locate its prey.