Rosalia Longhorn vs Desert Tiger Beetle

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Rosalia Longhorn Desert Tiger Beetle
Scientific Name Rosalia alpina funesta Cicindela hemorrhagica
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Cerambycidae Cicindelidae
Size 15-35mm 12-15 mm
Habitat Mountains Deserts & Drylands
Diet Wood Feeders Predators
Regions Europe North America
Conservation Vulnerable Least Concern

Rosalia Longhorn

A subspecies of the striking blue-grey alpine longhorn beetle found in southern populations.

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Did You Know?

One of the most beautiful and most threatened beetles in Europe, entirely dependent on ancient beech forests.

Desert Tiger Beetle

A bright red and green tiger beetle that hunts along the edges of desert streams and alkaline flats. It is an extremely fast runner relative to its body size.

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Did You Know?

It runs so fast that its eyes cannot process images quickly enough, forcing it to stop and re-aim at prey.