Ohlone Tiger Beetle vs Festive Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ohlone Tiger Beetle | Festive Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela ohlone | Cicindela scutellaris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 10-14mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Santa Cruz County, California, United States | North America |
| 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.
Festive Tiger Beetle
A small brilliantly colored tiger beetle varying from deep purple to bright green depending on the subspecies. It runs at incredible speeds on sandy soils.
Did You Know?
Different populations display different metallic colors from purple to green to red based on their geographic location.