Spotted Cucumber Beetle vs Canary Islands Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Cucumber Beetle | Canary Islands Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diabrotica undecimpunctata | Cicindela lunulata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 5-7mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
A yellowish-green beetle with eleven black spots on its elytra. It is a significant agricultural pest of cucurbits, corn, and other crops.
Did You Know?
Its larvae are known as corn rootworms and can cause billions of dollars in crop damage annually.
Canary Islands Tiger Beetle
A fast-running predatory beetle found on the Canary Islands with metallic green coloring. It hunts on open sandy and volcanic ground.
Did You Know?
It can run so fast relative to its size that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to relocate its prey.