Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle vs Cooloola Monster
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle | Cooloola Monster |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela sexguttata | Cooloola propator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Cooloolidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
A brilliant metallic green beetle with six white spots on its elytra. It is an agile predator commonly seen on forest paths in spring.
Did You Know?
It runs so fast while chasing prey that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to re-locate its target.
Cooloola Monster
A bizarre blind burrowing cricket found only in sandy soils of Queensland.
Did You Know?
It was only discovered in 1980 and represents its own unique family.