Short-Winged False Blister Beetle vs Steelblue Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-Winged False Blister Beetle | Steelblue Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedemera femorata | Phaenops cyanea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 7-12mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Short-Winged False Blister Beetle
A dark-colored oedemerid with gaping elytra that do not cover the full abdomen. Males have conspicuously thickened hind legs.
Did You Know?
Its elytra splay apart toward the tips, revealing the folded hindwings beneath in a distinctive V-shape.
Steelblue Jewel Beetle
A compact dark metallic blue-green beetle that attacks stressed pine trees. It has infrared sensors that detect forest fires from great distances.
Did You Know?
It possesses infrared pit organs on its thorax that can detect forest fires from over 80 kilometers away.