African Tiger Beetle vs Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Tiger Beetle | Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Manticora latipennis | Castiarina octospilota |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 40-65 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Africa (Namibia, South Africa, Botswana) | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle
A compact jewel beetle with eight distinctive pale spots arranged on dark metallic elytra. It is an active flower visitor in spring and summer.
Did You Know?
Despite its small size, each spot on its wing covers is perfectly symmetrical between left and right sides.