Red-Lined Carrion Beetle vs Eight-spotted Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Lined Carrion Beetle | Eight-spotted Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Necrodes surinamensis | Cicindela octogramma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | South Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-Lined Carrion Beetle
A dark, flattened carrion beetle with reddish markings on the tips of its elytra. It is one of the first beetles to arrive at large carcasses.
Did You Know?
It feeds more on the maggots found on a carcass than on the carcass itself.
Eight-spotted Tiger Beetle
A dark bronze tiger beetle bearing eight distinct pale spots on its elytra. It is a fast-moving predator found on exposed earth and gravel paths in hilly terrain.
Did You Know?
The larvae of this species dig vertical burrows in soil and ambush passing prey from the entrance.