Silvery Leafcutter Bee vs Yellow False Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silvery Leafcutter Bee | Yellow False Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megachile leachella | Oedemera flavipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Megachilidae | Oedemeridae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Silvery Leafcutter Bee
A coastal specialist bee with silvery-white hair on the underside of the abdomen. It nests in sandy ground near the coast.
Did You Know?
It lines its nest cells with cut pieces of petals rather than leaves, unlike most leafcutter bees.
Yellow False Blister Beetle
A slender yellowish-brown oedemerid beetle found across Europe. It is a frequent visitor to umbelliferous flowers in late spring.
Did You Know?
Like all oedemerids, its larvae contain trace amounts of cantharidin, a potent blistering agent.