Festive Tiger Beetle vs Downy Leatherwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Festive Tiger Beetle | Downy Leatherwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela scutellaris | Podabrus tomentosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| 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.
Downy Leatherwing
A North American soldier beetle covered in fine pubescence, found on flowers and foliage in summer. It is an effective predator of aphids and other small insects.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are active predators in leaf litter and can even survive brief periods of freezing temperatures.