Black-striped Longhorn vs Patagonian Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-striped Longhorn | Patagonian Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenurella melanura | Cicindela patagonika |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | South America (Argentina - Patagonia, Chile) |
| 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.
Patagonian Tiger Beetle
A fast-running predatory beetle adapted to the harsh steppe environment of Patagonia. It has a dark metallic body with pale markings on the elytra and large prominent eyes for tracking prey. It is one of the fastest running insects relative to body size.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast that it temporarily goes blind during pursuit, having to stop and re-orient before resuming the chase.