Amazon Flat Ground Beetle vs Columbia Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Amazon Flat Ground Beetle | Columbia Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agra eowilsoni | Cicindela columbica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 15-20 mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Amazon Flat Ground Beetle
An extremely elongated, ant-like ground beetle from Central American rainforests. Its narrow body and long mandibles make it look unlike any typical ground beetle.
Did You Know?
The genus Agra contains over 500 species of extraordinarily elongated tropical ground beetles, many described from single specimens and likely containing hundreds more undescribed species.
Columbia Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle known from sandy riverbanks in the Pacific Northwest. It is an agile predator that chases down small insects on sand.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest insects relative to body size, running so fast they temporarily go blind.