Red Tiger Beetle vs Spring Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Tiger Beetle | Spring Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonostoma chalybaeum | Denticollis linearis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Spring Click Beetle
A bicoloured click beetle with tawny-brown elytra and a dark thorax, common in spring. It is frequently found on flowers and foliage at woodland edges.
Did You Know?
Unlike most click beetles whose larvae damage living plants, this species' larvae are saproxylic and only eat dead wood.