Green Tiger Beetle vs Amblyoponine Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Tiger Beetle | Amblyoponine Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela campestris | Amblyopone australis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Caves |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Tiger Beetle
A fast-running, metallic green beetle with cream-colored spots. It is a fierce predator that chases down prey on bare ground.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to re-locate its prey.
Amblyoponine Ant
A primitive-looking subterranean ant from Australia with small eyes and pale coloring. It hunts chilopods in deep soil and has the characteristic dracula ant larval feeding behavior.
Did You Know?
They retain many ancestral features thought to be similar to the earliest ants that evolved over 100 million years ago.