Eight-spotted Tiger Beetle vs Achilles Morpho
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eight-spotted Tiger Beetle | Achilles Morpho |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela octogramma | Morpho achilles |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 95-120 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan) | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eight-spotted Tiger Beetle
A dark bronze tiger beetle bearing eight distinct pale spots on its elytra. It is a fast-moving predator found on exposed earth and gravel paths in hilly terrain.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this species dig vertical burrows in soil and ambush passing prey from the entrance.
Achilles Morpho
A medium-sized morpho with a bright blue band across dark brown-black wings. It flies rapidly through the forest understory in a distinctive bobbing pattern.
Did You Know?
Its blue band appears to flash on and off as it flies, because the brown undersides show with each wingbeat.