Indian Tiger Beetle vs Fulvus Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Tiger Beetle | Fulvus Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela aurulenta | Dorylus fulvus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 3-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal) | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Indian Tiger Beetle
A brilliantly metallic green tiger beetle with coppery-red margins on the elytra. It is an agile predator that runs swiftly across open ground to capture small invertebrates with its powerful mandibles.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest running insects relative to body size, capable of running so fast they temporarily go blind and must stop to re-orient.
Fulvus Driver Ant
A predominantly subterranean driver ant species with yellowish-brown coloration. Unlike some congeners, it rarely forms above-ground raiding columns. Colonies construct extensive underground tunnel networks.
Did You Know?
This species is sometimes called the 'blind ant' because workers have completely lost their eyes during evolution.