Desert Tiger Beetle vs Dustywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Tiger Beetle | Dustywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela hemorrhagica | Coniopteryx tineiformis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Coniopterygidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Orchards |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Desert Tiger Beetle
A bright red and green tiger beetle that hunts along the edges of desert streams and alkaline flats. It is an extremely fast runner relative to its body size.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast that its eyes cannot process images quickly enough, forcing it to stop and re-aim at prey.
Dustywing
A tiny moth-like lacewing covered in a white waxy powder that gives it a dusty appearance. It is an important predator of mites and scale insects on trees.
Did You Know?
Dustywings are the smallest of all neuropterans and are often overlooked because they resemble tiny moths.