Eight-spotted Tiger Beetle vs Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eight-spotted Tiger Beetle | Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela octogramma | Tetracha carolina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 10-15 mm | 16-21 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan) | Southeastern United States from Texas to the Carolinas |
| 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.
Carolina Metallic Tiger Beetle
A large nocturnal tiger beetle with dark metallic green elytra and a bright green thorax. It is most active on warm summer nights and is attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Unlike most tiger beetles, it is primarily nocturnal and hunts by moonlight rather than sunlight.