Indian Tiger Beetle vs Tumblebug Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Indian Tiger Beetle | Tumblebug Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela aurulenta | Canthon vigilans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal) | 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.
Tumblebug Beetle
A small dung beetle that buries carrion as well as dung for its larvae.
Did You Know?
Unlike most dung beetles it frequently uses dead invertebrates as larval food.