Bornean Flat-horned Beetle vs Columbia Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bornean Flat-horned Beetle | Columbia Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gnaphaloryx squalidus | Cicindela columbica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lucanidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 20-35 mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia) | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Bornean Flat-horned Beetle
A compact stag beetle with a broad, flattened body perfectly adapted for living under bark. It is dark reddish-brown with flattened mandibles and ridged elytra for grip in tight spaces.
Did You Know?
Its extremely flat body allows it to squeeze into crevices less than 5 mm wide between bark and wood.
Columbia Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle known from sandy riverbanks in the Pacific Northwest. It is an agile predator that chases down small insects on sand.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest insects relative to body size, running so fast they temporarily go blind.