Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle vs Malagasy Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle | Malagasy Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tarphius wollastoni | Pogonostoma elegans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Zopheridae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 0.3-0.6 cm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | St. Helena | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
Helena Olive Wireworm Beetle
A small beetle endemic to St. Helena in the South Atlantic. It is associated with decaying endemic gumwood trees.
Did You Know?
St. Helena's native gumwood forests have been reduced to a few tiny remnant patches since colonization.
Malagasy Tiger Beetle
A brilliantly colored tiger beetle endemic to Madagascar with metallic green, blue, or purple elytra. It is a fast, agile predator that runs down prey on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
Madagascar has one of the world's highest diversities of tiger beetles, with the genus Pogonostoma containing over 100 endemic species.