Green Tiger Beetle vs Tropical Flat Bark Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Tiger Beetle | Tropical Flat Bark Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela campestris | Tricondyla aptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southeast Asia (Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia) |
| 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.
Tropical Flat Bark Tiger Beetle
A bizarre, ant-like tiger beetle with an extremely elongated body, narrow waist, and long legs. It hunts on tree bark in Southeast Asian rainforests and is completely flightless.
Did You Know?
Its ant-like body shape with a constricted waist is thought to be Batesian mimicry of large ants, allowing it to approach ant prey without being recognized as a predator.