Desert Tiger Beetle vs Triatoma rubida
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Tiger Beetle | Triatoma rubida |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela hemorrhagica | Triatoma rubida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Reduviidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southwestern United States, Mexico |
| 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.
Triatoma rubida
A reddish-brown kissing bug found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It frequently enters homes and its bite can cause severe allergic reactions.
Did You Know?
It is the most commonly reported triatomine species entering homes in Arizona.