Oregon Tiger Beetle vs Oberthur's Loepa Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oregon Tiger Beetle | Oberthur's Loepa Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela oregona | Loepa oberthuri |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 80-105 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Western North America from Alaska to California | Southern China, Vietnam |
| 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.
Oberthur's Loepa Moth
A bright golden-yellow silk moth with distinctive violet-centered eyespots surrounded by rings of yellow and brown. It is found in the montane forests of southern China and Vietnam.
Did You Know?
Named after the famous French entomologist Charles Oberthur, who described many Asian Lepidoptera in the late 19th century.