Shining Flea Beetle vs Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Shining Flea Beetle | Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asphaera lustrans | Habroscelimorpha dorsalis dorsalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 1-1.4 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Central and South America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Shining Flea Beetle
A relatively large, metallic blue-green flea beetle with reddish-orange femora. It is one of the larger and more colorful alticines found in the Neotropics.
Did You Know?
Despite its relatively large size, it retains the powerful jumping ability characteristic of flea beetles, launching itself several centimeters when disturbed.
Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
A tiger beetle of Atlantic coast beaches from New England to Virginia. It nests in sandy beach habitat that is increasingly disturbed by human recreation.
Did You Know?
Beach-nesting tiger beetles time their larval emergence to avoid high tides and storm surges.