Giant Palm Borer vs Festive Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Palm Borer | Festive Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dinapate wrightii | Cicindela scutellaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Bostrichidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 40-52 mm | 10-14mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Giant Palm Borer
One of the largest bostrichid beetles, with a cylindrical body adapted for boring into palm trunks. Larvae take years to develop.
Did You Know?
Its larval development can take 10 years or more inside a palm trunk before adults emerge.
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.