Carabus olympiae vs Ant-Mimicking Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carabus olympiae | Ant-Mimicking Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Carabus olympiae | Cyphonia clavata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 2-3 cm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Italy | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Carabus olympiae
A brilliantly colored ground beetle found only in a tiny area of the Italian Alps. Its metallic purple and green elytra make it highly prized by collectors.
Did You Know?
It was named after Princess Olimpia Sallier de la Tour and is restricted to just one valley.
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.