Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle vs African Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle | African Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plateros brasiliensis | Manticora latipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lycidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 40-65 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | South America | Southern Africa (Namibia, South Africa, Botswana) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Scarlet Net-Winged Beetle
A bright red lycid beetle found in the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil. Its vivid coloration is part of a large mimicry complex involving multiple insect orders.
Did You Know?
The genus Plateros is one of the most species-rich lycid genera, with over 1,000 described species worldwide.
African Tiger Beetle
The world's largest tiger beetle, a fierce predator with massive jaws. It is flightless and hunts on the ground at night.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it can sprint across sand at speeds that would be equivalent to a human running over 300 km/h.