Speckled Longhorn vs Green Mangrove Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Speckled Longhorn | Green Mangrove Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachytodes cerambyciformis | Myriochila mastersi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 7-12mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Wetlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Australia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Speckled Longhorn
A small yellow longhorn beetle with variable black spots and markings. It is a frequent visitor to hogweed and other umbelliferous flowers.
Did You Know?
Despite being common it is remarkably variable in its spot pattern with no two individuals looking exactly alike.
Green Mangrove Tiger Beetle
A metallic green tiger beetle that inhabits mangrove mud flats and tidal zones along the northern Australian coast. It is an agile predator that hunts small invertebrates along the water's edge.
Did You Know?
This beetle times its foraging to coincide with low tide, retreating to vegetation as the water rises.