Tiger Beetle vs American Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Beetle | American Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela hybrida | Eupeodes americanus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 11-16mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Tiger Beetle
A fast-running bronze-green tiger beetle with cream markings. One of the fastest running insects relative to size.
Did You Know?
Runs so fast that its visual system cannot keep up, forcing it to stop and relocate prey between sprints.
American Hoverfly
A widespread North American hoverfly with yellow and black markings. Larvae are voracious aphid predators in crop fields.
Did You Know?
A single larva can consume several hundred aphids before pupating.