Tiger Beetle vs Malaysian Trilobite Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Beetle | Malaysian Trilobite Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela hybrida | Platerodrilus ruficollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Lycidae |
| Size | 11-16mm | 40-80 mm females, 8-10 mm males |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra, Indonesia) |
| 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.
Malaysian Trilobite Beetle
A bizarre beetle whose larviform females retain a flat, segmented larval appearance throughout life, resembling ancient trilobites. Males are small, winged, and conventionally beetle-shaped.
Did You Know?
The flat, armored female looks so unlike a typical beetle that it was originally described as a separate species from the male.