Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle vs Large Turkey Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle | Large Turkey Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetracha carolina | Chelopistes meleagridis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Philopteridae |
| Size | 16-21 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States from Texas to the Carolinas | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle
A large nocturnal tiger beetle with dark metallic green elytra and a bright green thorax. It is most active on warm summer nights and is attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Unlike most tiger beetles, it is primarily nocturnal and hunts by moonlight rather than sunlight.
Large Turkey Louse
The largest louse found on domestic turkeys, feeding on feather material. It prefers the breast and thigh feathers of its host.
Did You Know?
Benjamin Franklin studied this louse while advocating for the turkey as America's national bird.