Short-Winged Blister Beetle vs Creosote Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-Winged Blister Beetle | Creosote Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meloe violaceus | Corythucha morrilli |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 15-32 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| 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.
Creosote Lace Bug
A tiny lace bug with delicate, ornately patterned wings found on creosote bushes. It feeds in groups on the underside of leaves.
Did You Know?
Its transparent, lace-like wing extensions may help camouflage it against the sunlit surface of leaves.