Oregon Tiger Beetle vs Armoured Ground Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oregon Tiger Beetle | Armoured Ground Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela oregona | Acanthoplus longipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 45-60 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western North America from Alaska to California | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Oregon Tiger Beetle
A variable-colored tiger beetle found in open sandy and gravelly habitats across western North America. Coloring ranges from greenish-bronze to dark brown.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most widespread tiger beetles in North America, with over a dozen recognized subspecies.
Armoured Ground Cricket
A robust flightless katydid covered in sharp spines across its thorax and legs. It is an omnivorous insect found in arid bushveld.
Did You Know?
They are cannibalistic and will devour injured members of their own species during mass marching events.