Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle vs South American Dobsonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle | South American Dobsonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Habroscelimorpha dorsalis dorsalis | Chloronia hieroglyphica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Megaloptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Corydalidae |
| Size | 1-1.4 cm | 60-90 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | South America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Data Deficient |
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.
South American Dobsonfly
A large, distinctively patterned dobsonfly from South American mountain streams. Its wings bear intricate markings resembling hieroglyphic script.
Did You Know?
Its elaborately patterned wings inspired the species name hieroglyphica.