Bloody-Nosed Beetle vs African Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bloody-Nosed Beetle | African Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timarcha tenebricosa | Manticora latipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 40-65 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Western Europe | Southern Africa (Namibia, South Africa, Botswana) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bloody-Nosed Beetle
A large, flightless, domed black beetle that oozes red fluid from its mouth when threatened. The secretion contains distasteful chemicals.
Did You Know?
The red defensive fluid is actually hemolymph, the beetle equivalent of blood.
African Tiger Beetle
The world's largest tiger beetle, a fierce predator with massive jaws. It is flightless and hunts on the ground at night.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it can sprint across sand at speeds that would be equivalent to a human running over 300 km/h.