Columbia Tiger Beetle vs Blue Margined Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Columbia Tiger Beetle | Blue Margined Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela columbica | Chlaenius impunctifrons |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 cm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | Eastern and central North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
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.
Blue Margined Ground Beetle
A brilliantly colored ground beetle with bright metallic blue-green elytra and a velvety texture from fine pubescence. It is found near wetland habitats across North America.
Did You Know?
Its defensive secretions have been analyzed and found to contain complex chemicals that not only repel predators but also have antimicrobial properties.