Alpine Tiger Beetle vs Cretan Hawker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Tiger Beetle | Cretan Hawker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela gallica | Boyeria cretensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 60-70 mm body |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees, Apennines | Crete, Greece |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Alpine Tiger Beetle
A fast-running predatory beetle of dry alpine grasslands and rocky paths. Its greenish-bronze coloration provides camouflage on sun-baked ground.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast while hunting that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to re-locate its prey.
Cretan Hawker
A dragonfly endemic to the island of Crete, found only along a few shaded mountain streams. One of Europe's most range-restricted dragonflies. Threatened by water extraction.
Did You Know?
Found nowhere else on Earth except a few mountain streams on the island of Crete.