Alpine Tiger Beetle vs Fluted-horn Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Tiger Beetle | Fluted-horn Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela gallica | Copris elphenor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Alps, Pyrenees, Apennines | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| 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.
Fluted-horn Dung Beetle
A large black dung beetle with a prominent curved horn on the male's head. It buries dung balls underground to provision its brood.
Did You Know?
A single pair can bury a dung ball weighing over 200 times their own body weight in one night.