Red-legged Buprestis vs West African Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-legged Buprestis | West African Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buprestis rufipes | Megacephala megacephala |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Buprestidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 18-28 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | West Africa (Senegal, Guinea, Nigeria, Ghana) |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Red-legged Buprestis
A large metallic green European jewel beetle with distinctive red legs. Adults bask on sun-warmed timber and tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Adults have been recorded emerging from timber in buildings decades after the wood was installed.
West African Tiger Beetle
A large, nocturnal tiger beetle with a broad head and powerful mandibles. The body is dark brown to black with subtle metallic reflections. It is a fast runner that hunts other insects on sandy ground at night.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest running insects, capable of sprinting so fast they temporarily go blind and must stop to re-orient.