Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle vs Tanypod Predatory Midge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle | Tanypod Predatory Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Habroscelimorpha dorsalis dorsalis | Tanypus punctipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Chironomidae |
| Size | 1-1.4 cm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | United States | North America |
| 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.
Tanypod Predatory Midge
A predatory midge whose larvae hunt other small invertebrates in soft sediments. Adults have distinctively spotted wings.
Did You Know?
Unlike most chironomids, Tanypodinae larvae are active predators with retractable head capsules for striking at prey.