Big Sand Tiger Beetle vs Wide-Horned Scarab
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big Sand Tiger Beetle | Wide-Horned Scarab |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela formosa | Euoniticellus intermedius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 6-10 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Africa, introduced to Australia, North America, South America |
| 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.
Wide-Horned Scarab
A small, yellow-brown tunneling dung beetle with dark markings on the pronotum. Males have two short broad horns. It is one of the most successful introduced dung beetles in Australia and the Americas.
Did You Know?
Since its introduction, this small beetle has saved Australian ranchers millions of dollars by rapidly burying cattle dung.