Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle vs Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle | Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela albissima | Euoniticellus pallipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 11-13 mm | 5-8 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Kane County, Utah, United States | Africa, introduced to Australia |
| 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.
Ivory-Spotted Dung Beetle
A small, pale brown tunneling dung beetle with ivory-colored legs. Native to Africa, it has been introduced to several countries as a biological control agent. It is especially efficient in warm, dry climates.
Did You Know?
This tiny beetle can compete with much larger species by arriving first and tunneling quickly beneath fresh dung.