




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
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.





Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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!
Oedemera femorata has feathery mouthparts that help them gather and transport pollen, essential for plant reproduction.
Male Oedemera femorata have incredibly swollen hind legs that help them compete for mates and display strength.
Oedemera femorata can quickly fly away from danger because of strong wing muscles and lightweight bodies.
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.

Cirsium arvense
helps thistles reproduce by carrying their pollen.
Araneus diadematus
can be caught in spider webs while visiting flowers.
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Parus major
becomes a meal for hungry birds in gardens.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
These beetles are harmless, but it's best to observe them without touching.
18-32 mm
8-16 mm
30-60 days
7 km/h
Adults sip nectar and munch on pollen from flowers, while larvae enjoy decaying wood.
Gardens and meadows
Foraging
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