Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle vs Raspberry Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle | Raspberry Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetracha carolina | Byturus tomentosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Byturidae |
| Size | 16-21 mm | 3-4mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern United States from Texas to the Carolinas | 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.
Raspberry Beetle
A small brownish-gold beetle whose larvae are the small white grubs found inside raspberries and blackberries.
Did You Know?
The small cream-colored grub found inside a raspberry you were about to eat is almost certainly this species.