Spined Soldier Bug vs Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spined Soldier Bug | Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Podisus maculiventris | Cicindela sexguttata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Throughout North America | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spined Soldier Bug
A beneficial predatory stink bug with prominent shoulder spines and a mottled brown body. It feeds on pest caterpillars and beetle larvae in gardens and agricultural fields.
Did You Know?
It is commercially reared and sold as a biological control agent for managing pest caterpillars in agriculture.
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.