Common False Blister Beetle vs Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common False Blister Beetle | Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedemera lurida | Mordellistena argentata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Mordellidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Underground |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle
A tiny tumbling flower beetle covered in fine silvery pubescence across Europe. Larvae develop in the stems of various herbaceous plants.
Did You Know?
Its covering of dense silvery hairs gives it a frosted appearance that helps it blend in on flower heads.