Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle vs Rice Weevil
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle | Rice Weevil |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela albissima | Sitophilus oryzae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 11-13 mm | 2-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Indoors |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Kane County, Utah, United States | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
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.
Rice Weevil
A small reddish-brown weevil that is one of the most destructive stored grain pests worldwide. Adults bore into kernels to lay eggs inside.
Did You Know?
A single female can lay up to 400 eggs in her lifetime, each deposited inside an individual grain kernel.