Malagasy Tiger Beetle vs Dark-stigma Snakefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Tiger Beetle | Dark-stigma Snakefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonostoma elegans | Phaeostigma notata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Raphidioptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Raphidiidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 12-15 mm body |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Tiger Beetle
A brilliantly colored tiger beetle endemic to Madagascar with metallic green, blue, or purple elytra. It is a fast, agile predator that runs down prey on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
Madagascar has one of the world's highest diversities of tiger beetles, with the genus Pogonostoma containing over 100 endemic species.
Dark-stigma Snakefly
A primitive predatory insect with an elongated prothorax giving it a snake-like neck. Found on tree trunks in woodland. Both adults and larvae prey on small insects.
Did You Know?
Snakeflies are living fossils with a body plan virtually unchanged for over 140 million years.