Festive Tiger Beetle vs Six-spot Burnet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Festive Tiger Beetle | Six-spot Burnet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela scutellaris | Zygaena filipendulae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Zygaenidae |
| Size | 10-14mm | 30-40 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Europe, western Asia |
| 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.
Six-spot Burnet
A day-flying moth with metallic blue-black forewings bearing six crimson spots. Its bright colours warn predators of its cyanide-based chemical defences.
Did You Know?
Both the larvae and adults contain hydrogen cyanide, making them highly toxic to predators.