Short-Winged Blister Beetle vs Sulphur Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-Winged Blister Beetle | Sulphur Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meloe violaceus | Cteniopus sulphureus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Meloidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 15-32 mm | 7-10mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Pollen Feeders |
| 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.
Sulphur Beetle
A bright sulphur-yellow beetle that looks more like a flower beetle than a typical darkling beetle. It is common on coastal flowers in summer.
Did You Know?
Despite belonging to the typically dark darkling beetle family it is one of the few members that is brightly colored.