Ornate Click Beetle vs Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ornate Click Beetle | Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Semiotus distinctus | Habroscelimorpha dorsalis dorsalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 1-1.4 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Central America, South America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Ornate Click Beetle
A brightly colored tropical click beetle with yellow elytra marked with bold black stripes or spots. It is frequently encountered at lights in Central and South American forests.
Did You Know?
The vivid yellow and black pattern likely serves as aposematic warning coloration, signaling distastefulness to predators.
Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
A tiger beetle of Atlantic coast beaches from New England to Virginia. It nests in sandy beach habitat that is increasingly disturbed by human recreation.
Did You Know?
Beach-nesting tiger beetles time their larval emergence to avoid high tides and storm surges.