Asparagus Beetle vs Desert Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asparagus Beetle | Desert Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crioceris asparagi | Cicindela hemorrhagica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Asparagus Beetle
A colorful blue-black beetle with cream spots and a red thorax that feeds exclusively on asparagus. Both adults and larvae can defoliate asparagus plants.
Did You Know?
A tiny parasitoid wasp, Tetrastichus asparagi, lays its eggs inside asparagus beetle eggs to control populations naturally.
Desert Tiger Beetle
A bright red and green tiger beetle that hunts along the edges of desert streams and alkaline flats. It is an extremely fast runner relative to its body size.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast that its eyes cannot process images quickly enough, forcing it to stop and re-aim at prey.