Coppery Chlaenius vs Ohlone Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coppery Chlaenius | Ohlone Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlaenius cumatilis | Cicindela ohlone |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, China, Russian Far East | Santa Cruz County, California, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Coppery Chlaenius
A medium-sized ground beetle with brilliant metallic blue-green coloring and fine pubescence covering its elytra. It is found near water in East Asia and is a striking member of its genus.
Did You Know?
The genus Chlaenius is one of the most diverse among ground beetles, with over 1,000 species worldwide, many of which have brilliant metallic coloring.
Ohlone Tiger Beetle
One of the rarest tiger beetles in North America, known from only a handful of coastal terrace grassland sites near Santa Cruz, California. It has greenish-bronze elytra with thin white markings.
Did You Know?
Described as recently as 1993, it is found on fewer than 10 sites totaling less than 50 acres, making it one of the most geographically restricted insects in North America.