Hadda Beetle vs Festive Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hadda Beetle | Festive Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata | Cicindela scutellaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 10-14mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Hadda Beetle
A herbivorous ladybug with a pale orange body bearing 28 black spots, unlike most ladybugs which are predatory. It is a significant agricultural pest that skeletonizes the leaves of solanaceous crops.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybugs which are beneficial predators, this species is one of the few that is a plant pest, feeding on vegetable crops.
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.