Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle vs Comstock's Green Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle | Comstock's Green Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela albissima | Chrysopa comanche |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Chrysopidae |
| Size | 11-13 mm | 14-20 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Kane County, Utah, United States | Southwestern United States, Northern Mexico |
| 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.
Comstock's Green Lacewing
A medium-sized green lacewing native to the American Southwest. Frequently found in arid scrubland and desert-edge habitats.
Did You Know?
It thrives in hot, dry conditions that would stress most other lacewing species.