Short-winged Spondylid vs Short-Winged False Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Short-winged Spondylid | Short-Winged False Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spondylis buprestoides | Oedemera femorata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Oedemeridae |
| Size | 12-24 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa, Siberia, Japan | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Short-winged Spondylid
A cylindrical, entirely black cerambycid that resembles a buprestid beetle more than a typical longhorn. Its antennae are short and beadlike, unusual for the family. Larvae develop in dead pine roots and stumps.
Did You Know?
Its short antennae and cylindrical shape are so unlike a typical longhorn that it was once placed in its own family.
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.