Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle vs Common Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle | Common Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela albissima | Raphidia notata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 11-13 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Kane County, Utah, United States | Europe |
| 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.
Common Snakefly
A distinctive predatory insect with an elongated prothorax that gives it a snake-like appearance. It hunts aphids and other small insects on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Snakeflies can raise their elongated thorax and strike at prey in a manner reminiscent of a snake, hence their name.