Festive Tiger Beetle vs Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Festive Tiger Beetle | Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela scutellaris | Eupithecia staurophragma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 20-25 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Hawaii |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Hawaiian Carnivorous Caterpillar
A remarkable moth whose caterpillars are ambush predators of insects, unique among Lepidoptera. Found only in Hawaiian native forests.
Did You Know?
These are among the only caterpillars in the world that actively hunt and eat other insects.