Log Miner Midge vs Japanese Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Log Miner Midge | Japanese Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stenochironomus hilaris | Cicindela japonica |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chironomidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 16-20 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Japan, Korea, Eastern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Log Miner Midge
A wood-mining chironomid whose larvae bore into submerged decaying logs in streams. Larvae create visible galleries beneath the bark of waterlogged timber.
Did You Know?
It is one of very few insects whose larvae can digest submerged waterlogged wood.
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.