Hawaiian Happy-face Spider vs Salt Flat Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hawaiian Happy-face Spider | Salt Flat Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Theridion grallator | Eunota togata |
| Order | Araneae | Coleoptera |
| Family | Theridiidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 5 mm body length | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Hawaii | Western North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Hawaiian Happy-face Spider
A tiny Hawaiian spider with markings on its abdomen that resemble a smiling face. It is endemic to the rainforests of four Hawaiian islands.
Did You Know?
The smiley-face pattern is thought to confuse predators by disrupting recognition of the spider shape.
Salt Flat Tiger Beetle
A pale whitish tiger beetle adapted to saline environments in western North America. Its light coloring provides camouflage on salt-encrusted soils.
Did You Know?
It is one of few insects that thrives in hypersaline environments where few predators can follow.