Columbia Tiger Beetle vs Bark Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Columbia Tiger Beetle | Bark Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela columbica | Liturgusa sp. |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Liturgusidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 cm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | South America, Central America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Data Deficient |
Columbia Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle known from sandy riverbanks in the Pacific Northwest. It is an agile predator that chases down small insects on sand.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest insects relative to body size, running so fast they temporarily go blind.
Bark Mantis
A flattened mantis species that lives on tree bark and is superbly camouflaged. Rather than ambushing prey, it actively chases insects across bark surfaces at high speed.
Did You Know?
Bark mantises are among the fastest-running mantis species and will sprint across tree bark at speeds that rival many ground-dwelling predatory insects.