Striped Crawling Water Beetle vs Japanese Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Crawling Water Beetle | Japanese Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haliplus lineaticollis | Epicauta gorhami |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Haliplidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan/Korea |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Crawling Water Beetle
A small yellowish-brown beetle with distinctive dark longitudinal stripes on the pronotum. It is commonly found in weedy ponds and marshes throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae have an unusual body form with long lateral projections that help them cling to algal mats.
Japanese Blister Beetle
A black and orange striped blister beetle found in Japan and Korea. Known as 'tsuchi-hanmyo.' Contains cantharidin, a blistering agent, in its body fluids as a defense against predators.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, this beetle exudes hemolymph containing cantharidin from its leg joints, which can cause painful blisters on human skin.