Canary Islands Tiger Beetle vs West African Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Tiger Beetle | West African Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela lunulata | Megacephala megacephala |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Canary Islands | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Nigeria, Ghana) |
| 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.
West African Tiger Beetle
A large, nocturnal tiger beetle with a broad head and powerful mandibles. The body is dark brown to black with subtle metallic reflections. It is a fast runner that hunts other insects on sandy ground at night.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest running insects, capable of sprinting so fast they temporarily go blind and must stop to re-orient.