Ruby-Legged Dung Beetle vs Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ruby-Legged Dung Beetle | Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onthophagus medius | Cicindela albissima |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 11-13 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Africa, South Asia | Kane County, Utah, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Ruby-Legged Dung Beetle
A small, dark bronze tunneling dung beetle with reddish-brown legs found in parts of Africa and Asia. Males have a pair of short horns. It is commonly found in cattle pastures and plays a role in parasite control.
Did You Know?
By burying dung, this beetle reduces habitat for parasitic flies that affect livestock health.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle
A nearly white tiger beetle perfectly camouflaged against the pink-white sand dunes of its sole habitat in southern Utah. It is one of the most narrowly endemic tiger beetles in the world.
Did You Know?
Its entire world population occupies about 365 acres of sand dunes in Utah, and off-road vehicle recreation in the dunes is the primary threat to its survival.