Arboreal Ground Beetle vs Columbia Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arboreal Ground Beetle | Columbia Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dromius quadrimaculatus | Cicindela columbica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Arboreal Ground Beetle
A small, flattened ground beetle that lives primarily on trees rather than on the ground. It has a dark brown body with four pale spots on its elytra and hides under bark.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ground beetles, it spends its entire life on trees and is rarely found on the ground, challenging the common name of the family.
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.