Columbia Tiger Beetle vs Central American Glowworm Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Columbia Tiger Beetle | Central American Glowworm Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela columbica | Phengodes hidalgoensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Phengodidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 cm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | North America, Mexico |
| 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.
Central American Glowworm Beetle
A Mexican glowworm beetle with males possessing large feathery antennae and short elytra. The larviform females produce greenish-yellow bioluminescence from lateral light organs.
Did You Know?
Phengodidae are found only in the New World, from southern Canada to South America, making them a uniquely American family.