Larger Elm Leaf Beetle vs Australian Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Larger Elm Leaf Beetle | Australian Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Monocesta coryli | Cicindela hudsoni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Larger Elm Leaf Beetle
A robust, bright yellowish-orange beetle with darker wing tips that feeds on a variety of deciduous trees. When handled, it can release a blistering chemical secretion.
Did You Know?
Its hemolymph contains cantharidin-like compounds that can cause skin blisters on contact, an unusual defense for a leaf beetle.
Australian Tiger Beetle
The fastest running insect on Earth, clocked at 2.5 meters per second (9 km/h). At 125 body lengths per second, it moves so fast it temporarily goes blind while running.
Did You Know?
This beetle runs so fast that its visual system cannot keep up — it must stop periodically to relocate its prey because its eyes blur during full-speed sprints.