False Blister Beetle vs Island Marble Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | False Blister Beetle | Island Marble Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnomera cyanea | Euchloe ausonides insulanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Pieridae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 3-4 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
False Blister Beetle
A metallic blue beetle that develops inside rotting wood near coastal areas.
Did You Know?
Unlike true blister beetles it does not produce cantharidin.
Island Marble Butterfly
A small white butterfly with green marbled undersides found only on San Juan Island, Washington. It was presumed extinct for 90 years before rediscovery in 1998.
Did You Know?
When rediscovered, it was initially mistaken for the common Sara orangetip butterfly.