Salt Creek Tiger Beetle vs Neotropical Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Salt Creek Tiger Beetle | Neotropical Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela nevadica lincolniana | Xanthopygus cognatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States | Central and South America, Brazil to Mexico |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Salt Creek Tiger Beetle
One of the rarest insects in the world, this small tiger beetle has dark olive-brown elytra with faint white markings. It is found only on saline mud flats along Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Did You Know?
With fewer than 500 adults estimated in the wild, it is considered one of the rarest insects on Earth, threatened by urban development around Lincoln, Nebraska.
Neotropical Rove Beetle
A large, strikingly colored rove beetle with a bright orange pronotum contrasting with black elytra and head. It is one of the most conspicuous staphylinids in the Neotropical region.
Did You Know?
The bright orange and black coloration of this beetle is thought to be aposematic, warning predators of its unpalatable defensive secretions.