Punctured Tiger Beetle vs Jet Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Punctured Tiger Beetle | Jet Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela punctulata | Stenus comma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Throughout the United States east of the Rocky Mountains | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Punctured Tiger Beetle
A small dark bronze to greenish tiger beetle with fine punctures on its elytra. It is one of the most adaptable tiger beetles, thriving in urban and disturbed habitats.
Did You Know?
It is commonly found hunting on sun-warmed pavement in parking lots and along city sidewalks.
Jet Beetle
A tiny, goggle-eyed rove beetle that hunts with a remarkable extendable labium tipped with adhesive pads. It can also skim across water surfaces using a unique chemical propulsion mechanism.
Did You Know?
Stenus beetles secrete stenusine from pygidial glands, which lowers water surface tension behind them, propelling them across water at speeds up to 70 cm per second.