Banded Aridaeus vs Festive Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Aridaeus | Festive Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aridaeus thoracicus | Cicindela scutellaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 10-14mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Aridaeus
A medium-sized Australian cerambycid with a bright orange pronotum contrasting with dark brown elytra. It is found in eucalypt forests of eastern Australia. Larvae bore into dead and decaying eucalyptus branches.
Did You Know?
Several Aridaeus species in Australia are so similar they can only be reliably distinguished by examining male genitalia.
Festive Tiger Beetle
A small brilliantly colored tiger beetle varying from deep purple to bright green depending on the subspecies. It runs at incredible speeds on sandy soils.
Did You Know?
Different populations display different metallic colors from purple to green to red based on their geographic location.