Flat Bark Beetle vs Night-Stalking Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Bark Beetle | Night-Stalking Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cucujus cinnaberinus | Omus dejeanii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cucujidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Flat Bark Beetle
A bright red, extremely flat beetle that lives beneath the bark of dead trees. It is an indicator species of old-growth forests.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat it can fit into spaces less than 2mm thick between bark layers.
Night-Stalking Tiger Beetle
A flightless nocturnal tiger beetle from western North America with a matte black body. Unlike its diurnal relatives, it hunts by stealth on the forest floor at night.
Did You Know?
While most tiger beetles are colorful, fast-flying daytime hunters, this species has abandoned flight entirely for a nocturnal ground-hunting lifestyle.