Common False Blister Beetle vs American Owlfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common False Blister Beetle | American Owlfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedemera lurida | Ululodes quadripunctatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Ascalaphidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 20-30 mm body, 50-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common False Blister Beetle
A small olive-green or brownish beetle found commonly on flowers across Europe. Unlike the related O. nobilis, both sexes have slender femora.
Did You Know?
Larvae develop inside the dead stems of various herbaceous plants, taking about a year to complete development.
American Owlfly
A dragonfly-like neuropteran with split eyes and long knobbed antennae. It catches small insects on the wing during twilight flights.
Did You Know?
Its eyes are divided into upper and lower halves, allowing it to see both above and below simultaneously.