Canary Islands Tiger Beetle vs Yellow-Margined Water Scavenger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Canary Islands Tiger Beetle | Yellow-Margined Water Scavenger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela lunulata | Hydrochara caraboides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Hydrophilidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Scavengers |
| Regions | Canary Islands | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Near Threatened |
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.
Yellow-Margined Water Scavenger Beetle
A large dark water scavenger beetle with yellowish margins on the pronotum. It inhabits well-vegetated ponds and is declining in parts of northern Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae are fierce predators that dispatch prey much larger than themselves, including tadpoles.