False Blister Beetle vs Termitophilous Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | False Blister Beetle | Termitophilous Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnomera cyanea | Corotoca melantho |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 5-8 mm (body length without physogastric abdomen) |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Brazil, tropical South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Termitophilous Rove Beetle
A bizarre, physogastric rove beetle that lives inside termite nests in Brazil. The female's abdomen becomes enormously swollen and translucent, resembling a termite queen in miniature.
Did You Know?
This is one of the only beetles known to give live birth (viviparity); fully formed larvae emerge from the female rather than eggs.