Common Buckeye vs Columbia Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Buckeye | Columbia Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Junonia coenia | Cicindela columbica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Nymphalidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 42-55 mm wingspan | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Central America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Common Buckeye
Brown butterfly with prominent eyespots on all four wings. Eyespots deter predators by mimicking the eyes of larger animals.
Did You Know?
Their large eyespots have been shown to startle birds into abandoning attacks.
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.