Jerusalem Cricket vs Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Jerusalem Cricket | Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenopelmatus fuscus | Cicindela albissima |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Stenopelmatidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 11-13 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Kane County, Utah, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Jerusalem Cricket
A large, flightless insect with a round head and amber-banded abdomen found in western North America. Despite its name it is neither from Jerusalem nor a true cricket.
Did You Know?
Jerusalem crickets communicate with potential mates by drumming their abdomens against the ground, sending vibrations through the soil.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle
A nearly white tiger beetle perfectly camouflaged against the pink-white sand dunes of its sole habitat in southern Utah. It is one of the most narrowly endemic tiger beetles in the world.
Did You Know?
Its entire world population occupies about 365 acres of sand dunes in Utah, and off-road vehicle recreation in the dunes is the primary threat to its survival.