Neotropical Tiger Beetle vs Madagascan Pill Millipede
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Neotropical Tiger Beetle | Madagascan Pill Millipede |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudoxycheila tarsalis | Zoosphaerium neptunus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Sphaerotheriida |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Arthrosphaeridae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 40-60 mm when curled |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador | Madagascar |
| 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.
Madagascan Pill Millipede
A giant pill millipede endemic to Madagascar that can roll into a perfect ball. It is one of the largest pill millipedes in the world.
Did You Know?
Males produce sounds by stridulation to attract females during courtship.