Desert Tiger Beetle vs Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Tiger Beetle | Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela hemorrhagica | Castiarina aureola |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Australia, Oceania |
| 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.
Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina)
A dazzlingly coloured jewel beetle endemic to Australia, with a golden-yellow body adorned with dark markings. Australia's Castiarina genus is the most species-rich jewel beetle genus in the world.
Did You Know?
There are over 500 described species of Castiarina, making it one of the most diverse beetle genera on Earth.