Alpine Tiger Beetle vs Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Tiger Beetle | Eight-spotted Jewel Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela gallica | Castiarina octospilota |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees, Apennines | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.