Yellow False Blister Beetle vs European Oil Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow False Blister Beetle | European Oil Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedemera flavipes | Macropis europaea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Melittidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
European Oil Bee
One of only two Northern Hemisphere bees that collect floral oils instead of nectar as a food provision. It collects oils from yellow loosestrife flowers.
Did You Know?
It mixes collected floral oil with pollen to create a waterproof, long-lasting larval food that resists mold in its damp underground nests.