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Oedemera femorata

Oedemera femorata

The Oedemera femorata is a shiny green beetle that loves to munch on flowers. It has long legs and can often be seen hopping around in gardens and meadows.

Habitat: Gardens and meadows

Appearance

The Oedemera femorata is a slender beetle, typically metallic green, bronze, or coppery in colour. Males are distinguished by their greatly swollen hind femurs, giving them a muscular appearance. Its long antennae are almost as long as its body.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyOedemeridaeGenusOedemera
Oedemera femorata
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Oedemera femorata

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its larvae live hidden inside dead wood, munching away at fungi!

They often choose yellow or white flowers, making them easy to spot against petals!

This beetle belongs to a family called 'false blister beetles' due to a slight resemblance!

You can tell a male from a female by checking its super-thick back legs!

Special abilities

Ability

Pollen Power

Oedemera femorata has feathery mouthparts that help them gather and transport pollen, essential for plant reproduction.

Ability

Muscle Legs

Male Oedemera femorata have incredibly swollen hind legs that help them compete for mates and display strength.

Ability

Quick Escape

Oedemera femorata can quickly fly away from danger because of strong wing muscles and lightweight bodies.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
18-32 mm
Size
8-16 mm
Lifespan
30-60 days
Flight Speed
7 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adults sip nectar and munch on pollen from flowers, while larvae enjoy decaying wood.

Age differences: Larvae feed on decaying wood and fungi, while adults feed on pollen and nectar from flowers.

Primary Foods

  • pollen
  • nectar
  • Cirsium arvense
  • Achillea millefolium
  • Daucus carota

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Long-legged Flower Beetle

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

These beetles are harmless, but it's best to observe them without touching.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oedemera femorata's wingspan?

18-32 mm

How big is Oedemera femorata?

8-16 mm

How long does Oedemera femorata live?

30-60 days

How fast can Oedemera femorata fly?

7 km/h

What does Oedemera femorata eat?

Adults sip nectar and munch on pollen from flowers, while larvae enjoy decaying wood.

Where is Oedemera femorata usually found?

Gardens and meadows

How does Oedemera femorata hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Oedemera femorata have?

6

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