Neotropical Tiger Beetle vs Australian Caterpillar Hunter
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Tiger Beetle | Australian Caterpillar Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudoxycheila tarsalis | Calosoma schayeri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Neotropical Tiger Beetle
A fast-running predatory beetle with metallic blue-green elytra and large sickle-shaped mandibles. It actively hunts small invertebrates on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast while chasing prey that it must periodically stop to re-orient because its eyes cannot process images at full speed.
Australian Caterpillar Hunter
An Australian caterpillar hunter with dark metallic elytra. It is an important natural enemy of pasture and crop caterpillar pests.
Did You Know?
It is attracted to lights at night and sometimes appears in large numbers around buildings during moth outbreaks.