Sand Robber Fly vs Columbia Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sand Robber Fly | Columbia Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonicus albiceps | Cicindela columbica |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Asilidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, North Africa | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Sand Robber Fly
A pale sandy-colored robber fly found on coastal dunes and sandy heaths. It hunts other flies and small insects on open sand.
Did You Know?
Its pale coloration provides perfect camouflage against the sandy substrates where it hunts.
Columbia Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle known from sandy riverbanks in the Pacific Northwest. It is an agile predator that chases down small insects on sand.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest insects relative to body size, running so fast they temporarily go blind.