Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle vs Sulphur Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle | Sulphur Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela albissima | Cteniopus sulphureus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 11-13 mm | 7-10mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Pollen Feeders |
| 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.
Sulphur Beetle
A bright sulphur-yellow beetle that looks more like a flower beetle than a typical darkling beetle. It is common on coastal flowers in summer.
Did You Know?
Despite belonging to the typically dark darkling beetle family it is one of the few members that is brightly colored.