Northern Corn Rootworm vs New Zealand Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Northern Corn Rootworm | New Zealand Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diabrotica barberi | Neocicindela tuberculata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Northern Corn Rootworm
A pale green beetle whose larvae attack corn root systems. It can survive crop rotation by extending egg diapause for two years.
Did You Know?
Its eggs can remain dormant in soil for over two years, defeating traditional crop rotation strategies.
New Zealand Tiger Beetle
An endemic tiger beetle found on sandy and clay soils throughout New Zealand. It is an active visual predator that runs down prey on bare ground. The larvae are ambush predators that live in vertical burrows in the soil.
Did You Know?
New Zealand tiger beetles run so fast relative to their size that they temporarily go blind during pursuit, having to stop and re-locate their prey before sprinting again.