Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle vs White-Lined Darkling Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle | White-Lined Darkling Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela sexguttata | Eleodes longicollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Tenebrionidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Detritivores |
| Regions | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
White-Lined Darkling Beetle
A smooth, elongated darkling beetle with a distinctively long pronotum. It is common in the Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts.
Did You Know?
Like other Eleodes, it performs a headstand to spray noxious chemicals at attackers.