Scaly Cricket vs Punctured Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scaly Cricket | Punctured Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudomogoplistes vicentae | Cicindela punctulata |
| Order | Orthoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mogoplistidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 7-11mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Throughout the United States east of the Rocky Mountains |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Scaly Cricket
A tiny wingless cricket covered in iridescent scales. It lives on shingle beaches above the high-tide line. It is extremely secretive, hiding under pebbles during the day.
Did You Know?
It is one of the rarest insects in Britain, found on only a handful of shingle beaches.
Punctured Tiger Beetle
A small dark bronze to greenish tiger beetle with fine punctures on its elytra. It is one of the most adaptable tiger beetles, thriving in urban and disturbed habitats.
Did You Know?
It is commonly found hunting on sun-warmed pavement in parking lots and along city sidewalks.