Dicromantispa Mantidfly vs Brazilian Arboreal Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dicromantispa Mantidfly | Brazilian Arboreal Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dicromantispa sayi | Oxycheila tristis |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mantispidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm wingspan | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dicromantispa Mantidfly
A brown mantidfly found across eastern North America in forested habitats. Named after the eminent entomologist Thomas Say.
Did You Know?
Females lay thousands of eggs on stalks, but only larvae that find spider egg sacs survive.
Brazilian Arboreal Tiger Beetle
A large, dark brown tiger beetle found in the forests of South America. Unlike most tiger beetles it is partly arboreal, climbing on tree trunks at night.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few tiger beetle species that hunts vertically on tree trunks rather than on the ground.