Greenhead Horse Fly vs Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenhead Horse Fly | Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tabanus nigrovittatus | Cicindela theatina |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Tabanidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 12-15 mm | 11-13 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Colorado, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Greenhead Horse Fly
A coastal salt marsh horse fly with bright green eyes. It is the most abundant biting fly along the Atlantic coast of North America.
Did You Know?
Greenheads are so abundant in some coastal areas that they limit beach recreation in summer.
Crimson Saltflat Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle endemic to the salt flats of southern Colorado. It has a distinctive dark reddish-brown coloration with faint white markings.
Did You Know?
It was only described as a distinct species in 2002 and is known from just a handful of sites.