Festive Tiger Beetle vs Archangel Longitarsus
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Festive Tiger Beetle | Archangel Longitarsus |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela scutellaris | Longitarsus ganglbaueri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central and Western Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Festive Tiger Beetle
A small brilliantly colored tiger beetle varying from deep purple to bright green depending on the subspecies. It runs at incredible speeds on sandy soils.
Did You Know?
Different populations display different metallic colors from purple to green to red based on their geographic location.
Archangel Longitarsus
A minute flea beetle associated with yellow archangel in European woodlands. Larvae mine in the roots of labiates. Very easily overlooked due to its tiny size.
Did You Know?
Despite being barely visible to the naked eye, these tiny beetles can jump over 50 times their own body length.