Meadow Quedius vs Salt Flat Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Meadow Quedius | Salt Flat Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Quedius curtipennis | Eunota togata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Meadow Quedius
A common rove beetle of grasslands and meadows with shortened wing cases exposing the flexible abdomen. Found in grass tussocks and at the base of vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite having short wing cases, it can still fly by unfolding long membranous hindwings stored beneath them.
Salt Flat Tiger Beetle
A pale whitish tiger beetle adapted to saline environments in western North America. Its light coloring provides camouflage on salt-encrusted soils.
Did You Know?
It is one of few insects that thrives in hypersaline environments where few predators can follow.