Alpine Weevil vs Canary Islands Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Weevil | Canary Islands Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Otiorhynchus morio | Cicindela lunulata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 8-12 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Alps, Central Europe | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Alpine Weevil
A large, black flightless weevil of alpine and subalpine zones. It feeds on roots and leaves of low-growing mountain plants.
Did You Know?
Being flightless, isolated mountain populations have diverged into many local forms.
Canary Islands Tiger Beetle
A fast-running predatory beetle found on the Canary Islands with metallic green coloring. It hunts on open sandy and volcanic ground.
Did You Know?
It can run so fast relative to its size that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to relocate its prey.