African Tiger Beetle vs Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Tiger Beetle | Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Manticora latipennis | Alaus myops |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 40-65 mm | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa (Namibia, South Africa, Botswana) | Cuba, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
African Tiger Beetle
The world's largest tiger beetle, a fierce predator with massive jaws. It is flightless and hunts on the ground at night.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it can sprint across sand at speeds that would be equivalent to a human running over 300 km/h.
Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
A large click beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean with prominent false eyespots. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click.
Did You Know?
Its clicking mechanism can launch it up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.