Red Tiger Beetle vs Margined Leatherwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Tiger Beetle | Margined Leatherwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonostoma chalybaeum | Chauliognathus marginatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Cantharidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Tiger Beetle
A medium-sized tiger beetle with a deep steely blue body and reddish reflections. It has large prominent eyes and long, curved mandibles for seizing prey.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles run so fast relative to their body size that they temporarily go blind during chases and must stop repeatedly to relocate their prey.
Margined Leatherwing
An early-summer soldier beetle found across eastern North America with yellow elytra edged in dark margins. It visits a wide variety of flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike the similar goldenrod soldier beetle, this species appears in late spring rather than autumn.