Indian Blister Beetle vs Round-necked Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Blister Beetle | Round-necked Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mylabris pustulata | Neoclytus acuminatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 8-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh) | Eastern North America; invasive in Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Blister Beetle
A striking beetle with black elytra marked with bright red or orange bands and spots. It produces cantharidin, a powerful blistering agent, and feeds on flowers in agricultural fields during monsoon season.
Did You Know?
Despite being a flower pest, blister beetle larvae are beneficial because they consume enormous quantities of grasshopper egg pods in the soil.
Round-necked Longhorn
A reddish-brown cerambycid with narrow yellowish crossbands on the elytra, native to eastern North America but now invasive in parts of Europe. It breeds in freshly dead hardwood and is frequently found in stored firewood.
Did You Know?
This beetle has spread to Europe through the timber trade and is now established in parts of Italy and the Balkans.