Canary Islands Tiger Beetle vs Chinese Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Tiger Beetle | Chinese Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela lunulata | Tenodera sinensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 80-110 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Underground |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Asia, North America (introduced) |
| 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.
Chinese Mantis
One of the largest mantis species in North America (introduced). An ambush predator with remarkable binocular vision. Females sometimes cannibalize males after or during mating.
Did You Know?
Praying mantises are the only insects that can turn their heads 180 degrees to look over their shoulders — giving them a nearly full field of vision for hunting.