Pleasing Fungus Beetle vs Desert Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pleasing Fungus Beetle | Desert Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gibbifer californicus | Cicindela hemorrhagica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Erotylidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 10-20 mm | 12-15 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pleasing Fungus Beetle
A brightly colored beetle that feeds exclusively on bracket fungi on dead trees. Its warning colors signal chemical defenses to predators.
Did You Know?
Large aggregations of dozens of adults sometimes gather on a single large shelf fungus to feed and mate communally.
Desert Tiger Beetle
A bright red and green tiger beetle that hunts along the edges of desert streams and alkaline flats. It is an extremely fast runner relative to its body size.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast that its eyes cannot process images quickly enough, forcing it to stop and re-aim at prey.