Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle vs Alpine Marsh Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle | Alpine Marsh Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela albissima | Elgiva solicita |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Sciomyzidae |
| Size | 11-13 mm | 5-8 mm body length |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Kane County, Utah, United States | Europe, Alps |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle
A nearly white tiger beetle perfectly camouflaged against the pink-white sand dunes of its sole habitat in southern Utah. It is one of the most narrowly endemic tiger beetles in the world.
Did You Know?
Its entire world population occupies about 365 acres of sand dunes in Utah, and off-road vehicle recreation in the dunes is the primary threat to its survival.
Alpine Marsh Fly
A snail-killing fly of wet alpine meadows and bogs. Its larvae are specialist predators of aquatic snails.
Did You Know?
Each larva can consume multiple snails during its development.