Common False Blister Beetle vs Japanese Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common False Blister Beetle | Japanese Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedemera lurida | Epicauta gorhami |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Meloidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| 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.
Japanese Blister Beetle
A black and orange striped blister beetle found in Japan and Korea. Known as 'tsuchi-hanmyo.' Contains cantharidin, a blistering agent, in its body fluids as a defense against predators.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, this beetle exudes hemolymph containing cantharidin from its leg joints, which can cause painful blisters on human skin.