Yellow False Blister Beetle vs Coral Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow False Blister Beetle | Coral Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedemera flavipes | Satyrium titus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Southern Canada and most of the United States except the deep south |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Coral Hairstreak
A tailless hairstreak butterfly with a row of bright coral-red spots along the hindwing margin. Its brown wings lack the delicate tails typical of other hairstreaks.
Did You Know?
Unlike most hairstreaks, it completely lacks tail-like extensions on its hindwings.