Indian Tiger Beetle vs Tawny Emperor
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Tiger Beetle | Tawny Emperor |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela aurulenta | Asterocampa clyton |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 40-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal) | Eastern and Central North America |
| 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.
Tawny Emperor
A warm tawny-brown butterfly with dark bars and a row of small eyespots on the hindwing. Unlike most butterflies, it rarely visits flowers, preferring tree sap and rotting fruit.
Did You Know?
It is strongly attracted to human perspiration and will readily land on sweaty hikers.