Common False Blister Beetle vs Small Apollo
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common False Blister Beetle | Small Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedemera lurida | Parnassius phoebus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 50-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Meadows | Meadows |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central Europe |
| 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.
Small Apollo
A high-altitude alpine butterfly with translucent white wings bearing small red and black spots. It flies weakly over alpine meadows and scree slopes above the treeline.
Did You Know?
It only occurs above the treeline in the Alps and is one of Europe's highest-altitude butterflies.