Blister Beetle vs Velebit Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blister Beetle | Velebit Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epicauta vittata | Hadesia vasiceki |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Leiodidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
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.
Velebit Cave Beetle
A blind, reddish-brown cave beetle from deep caves in the Dinaric Alps. It has a narrow elongated body adapted for moving through tight rock crevices.
Did You Know?
The genus Hadesia contains some of the most extreme cave-adapted beetles in the world.