Ohlone Tiger Beetle vs African Fig-tree Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ohlone Tiger Beetle | African Fig-tree Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela ohlone | Phryneta spinator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Santa Cruz County, California, United States | East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Ohlone Tiger Beetle
One of the rarest tiger beetles in North America, known from only a handful of coastal terrace grassland sites near Santa Cruz, California. It has greenish-bronze elytra with thin white markings.
Did You Know?
Described as recently as 1993, it is found on fewer than 10 sites totaling less than 50 acres, making it one of the most geographically restricted insects in North America.
African Fig-tree Longhorn
A large, spiny longhorn beetle with gray-brown mottled coloring and prominent lateral thoracic spines. It is a wood-boring species that attacks fig and other tropical trees.
Did You Know?
The female uses her powerful mandibles to create deep oval egg-laying niches in the bark of living trees.