Japanese Tiger Beetle vs Icelandic Water Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Tiger Beetle | Icelandic Water Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela japonica | Agabus bipustulatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 16-20 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | Iceland, Scandinavia, northern Russia, subarctic Europe, Arctic Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Japanese Tiger Beetle
A common and widespread tiger beetle across Japan with variable coloring from green to coppery brown. It frequents sunny paths and open ground.
Did You Know?
In Japanese it is called hanzomushi, named after the famous ninja Hattori Hanzo because of its elusive speed.
Icelandic Water Beetle
A medium-sized, oval, dark brown diving beetle found in cold ponds and lakes. It carries a silvery air bubble under its elytra for breathing underwater. Adults are strong fliers and can colonize isolated Arctic ponds.
Did You Know?
This beetle is one of the most widespread diving beetles in the Arctic and can fly long distances to colonize new ponds created by permafrost thaw.