Black-striped Longhorn vs Desert Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-striped Longhorn | Desert Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenurella melanura | Cicindela hemorrhagica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-striped Longhorn
A small, attractive longhorn beetle commonly found on flowers in summer. Has dark wing tips on a yellowish-brown body. Larvae develop in dead deciduous wood.
Did You Know?
One of the most commonly seen longhorn beetles on flowers, particularly hogweed and other umbellifers.
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.