Big Sand Tiger Beetle vs Hairy Sexton Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big Sand Tiger Beetle | Hairy Sexton Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela formosa | Velleius dilatatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 15-24 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Big Sand Tiger Beetle
A large and colorful tiger beetle found in sandy habitats across North America. Its color varies from bright red to dark brown depending on region.
Did You Know?
It can run so fast that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to re-orient before resuming its chase.
Hairy Sexton Rove Beetle
A large, broad rove beetle with flattened expanded elytra, uniquely associated with European hornet nests. It is one of the few rove beetles that lives as an inquiline in social wasp colonies.
Did You Know?
This beetle has evolved tolerance to hornet stings and can live unharmed in active hornet nests that would be lethal to most other insects.