Short-Winged Blister Beetle vs Cistus Forester
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-Winged Blister Beetle | Cistus Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meloe violaceus | Adscita statices |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Zygaenidae |
| Size | 15-32 mm | 24-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Short-Winged Blister Beetle
A blue-violet oil beetle found across Europe, often seen walking on paths and open ground in spring. Like other oil beetles, it oozes cantharidin-laced fluid from its joints when threatened.
Did You Know?
A single female can lay over 4,000 eggs in a season, but fewer than one percent of larvae survive to adulthood.
Cistus Forester
A small, metallic green day-flying moth found on chalk grassland and damp meadows. Males have feathery antennae. Larvae feed on common sorrel and sheep's sorrel.
Did You Know?
The metallic green wings glow brilliantly in sunshine, making this one of the most jewel-like of all European moths.