Canary Islands Tiger Beetle vs Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Tiger Beetle | Ant-Mimicking Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela lunulata | Cyphonia clavata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Canary Islands Tiger Beetle
A fast-running predatory beetle found on the Canary Islands with metallic green coloring. It hunts on open sandy and volcanic ground.
Did You Know?
It can run so fast relative to its size that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to relocate its prey.
Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
A treehopper with a pronotal projection shaped like an ant sitting on its back. The ant mimic is thought to deter predators from attacking.
Did You Know?
The "ant" on its back is actually a hollow extension of its pronotum viewed from certain angles.