Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle vs African Blister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle | African Blister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Habroscelimorpha dorsalis dorsalis | Mylabris oculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Meloidae |
| Size | 1-1.4 cm | 15-30 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Parasitoids |
| Regions | United States | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
A tiger beetle of Atlantic coast beaches from New England to Virginia. It nests in sandy beach habitat that is increasingly disturbed by human recreation.
Did You Know?
Beach-nesting tiger beetles time their larval emergence to avoid high tides and storm surges.
African Blister Beetle
A conspicuous beetle with orange-red and black banded elytra. It contains cantharidin, a potent toxin that can cause severe skin blistering on contact.
Did You Know?
Its cantharidin is so toxic that even a small amount can kill a horse if ingested with contaminated hay or alfalfa.