Oak Bush-cricket vs Japanese Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Bush-cricket | Japanese Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meconema thalassinum | Epicauta gorhami |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tettigoniidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 12-17mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oak Bush-cricket
A slender, pale green bush-cricket found in tree canopies. It is nocturnal and rarely flies despite having fully developed wings. Females have a long, upcurved ovipositor.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few predatory katydids in Europe, hunting aphids and caterpillars at night.
Japanese Blister Beetle
A black and orange striped blister beetle found in Japan and Korea. Known as 'tsuchi-hanmyo.' Contains cantharidin, a blistering agent, in its body fluids as a defense against predators.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, this beetle exudes hemolymph containing cantharidin from its leg joints, which can cause painful blisters on human skin.