Alpine Marsh Fly vs Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Marsh Fly | Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elgiva solicita | Cicindela hybrida |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Sciomyzidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm body length | 11-16mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Alps | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Marsh Fly
A snail-killing fly of wet alpine meadows and bogs. Its larvae are specialist predators of aquatic snails.
Did You Know?
Each larva can consume multiple snails during its development.
Tiger Beetle
A fast-running bronze-green tiger beetle with cream markings. One of the fastest running insects relative to size.
Did You Know?
Runs so fast that its visual system cannot keep up, forcing it to stop and relocate prey between sprints.