Short-Winged Blister Beetle vs Ericoriai Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-Winged Blister Beetle | Ericoriai Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meloe violaceus | Phyllium ericoriai |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Meloidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 15-32 mm | 5-7 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Philippines (Mindanao) |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Data Deficient |
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.
Ericoriai Leaf Insect
A Philippine leaf insect described relatively recently from Mindanao. It has notably wide abdominal lobes for its size.
Did You Know?
It is named after the Filipino entomologist who first collected it in the mountains of Mindanao.