Yellow False Blister Beetle vs Thomson's Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow False Blister Beetle | Thomson's Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oedemera flavipes | Batocera thomsonii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Oedemeridae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 38-60 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Forests |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Philippines |
| 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.
Thomson's Longhorn
A large and robust cerambycid from the Philippines with chocolate-brown elytra marked by irregular cream-colored patches. It is named after the 19th-century entomologist James Thomson. Larvae develop in breadfruit and mahogany trunks.
Did You Know?
Pupation occurs in a chamber lined with wood shavings that the larva compacts into smooth walls.