Simplon Beetle vs Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Simplon Beetle | Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nebria cordicollis | Habroscelimorpha dorsalis dorsalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 1-1.4 cm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Western Alps, Switzerland, Italy | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Simplon Beetle
A heart-shaped-thorax ground beetle native to high passes in the western Alps. It inhabits cold, exposed rocky habitats.
Did You Know?
Named for the distinctive heart shape of its pronotum.
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.