Neotropical Tiger Beetle vs Elm Bark Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Tiger Beetle | Elm Bark Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudoxycheila tarsalis | Scolytus multistriatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 2–3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Elm Bark Beetle
A small bark beetle that is the primary vector of Dutch elm disease in North America. It creates distinctive brood galleries under elm bark.
Did You Know?
It spreads the fungus Ophiostoma novo-ulmi, which has wiped out millions of elm trees worldwide.