Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle vs Yemeni Desert Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle | Yemeni Desert Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela albissima | Eremiaphila zetterstedti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Carabidae | Eremiaphilidae |
| Size | 11-13 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Kane County, Utah, United States | Yemen, Oman, Saudi Arabia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Data Deficient |
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.
Yemeni Desert Mantis
A small, agile desert mantis found in the Arabian Peninsula. It is adapted to extremely arid habitats with minimal vegetation cover.
Did You Know?
It can bury itself partially in sand to ambush passing insects and avoid the midday heat.