Brazilian Arboreal Tiger Beetle vs Amami Rabbit Flea
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Arboreal Tiger Beetle | Amami Rabbit Flea |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxycheila tristis | Ctenocephalides nakagawai |
| Order | Coleoptera | Siphonaptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Pulicidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay | East Asia, Japan (Amami Islands) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Brazilian Arboreal Tiger Beetle
A large, dark brown tiger beetle found in the forests of South America. Unlike most tiger beetles it is partly arboreal, climbing on tree trunks at night.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few tiger beetle species that hunts vertically on tree trunks rather than on the ground.
Amami Rabbit Flea
A flea species associated with the endangered Amami rabbit on Amami-Oshima Island, Japan. Part of the unique fauna of the Amami Islands, which harbor many endemic species.
Did You Know?
This flea's fate is tied to that of the critically endangered Amami rabbit, one of the world's most primitive living rabbits found only on two small Japanese islands.