Marshalli Flower Beetle vs Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Marshalli Flower Beetle | Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Smaragdesthes africana | Cicindela hybrida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 11-16mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Marshalli Flower Beetle
A small brilliant green flower chafer commonly found on flowers in open woodland. It is an important pollinator of savanna plants.
Did You Know?
They can fly with their elytra closed by extending their hind wings through special lateral slots, unlike most beetles.
Tiger Beetle
A fast-running bronze-green tiger beetle with cream markings. One of the fastest running insects relative to size.
Did You Know?
Runs so fast that its visual system cannot keep up, forcing it to stop and relocate prey between sprints.