Punctured Tiger Beetle vs Royal Walnut Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Punctured Tiger Beetle | Royal Walnut Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela punctulata | Citheronia sepulcralis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Saturniidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 75-100 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Throughout the United States east of the Rocky Mountains | Southeastern United States |
| 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.
Royal Walnut Moth
A rich brown moth with orange veins and small yellow spots. It is closely related to the regal moth but smaller and darker, found in southeastern pine forests.
Did You Know?
Citheronia sepulcralis is restricted to the Atlantic and Gulf coastal plains and is far less commonly encountered than its more famous relative, the regal moth.