Sloane's Tiger Beetle vs Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina)
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sloane's Tiger Beetle | Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudotetracha sloaneae | Castiarina aureola |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Sloane's Tiger Beetle
A rare nocturnal tiger beetle endemic to inland salt lakes of southern Australia. It has unusually large eyes and long legs adapted for hunting on saline lake shores at night.
Did You Know?
Pseudotetracha tiger beetles are exclusively Australian and represent some of the most ancient lineages of tiger beetles.
Jewel Beetle (Golden Castiarina)
A dazzlingly coloured jewel beetle endemic to Australia, with a golden-yellow body adorned with dark markings. Australia's Castiarina genus is the most species-rich jewel beetle genus in the world.
Did You Know?
There are over 500 described species of Castiarina, making it one of the most diverse beetle genera on Earth.