Tiger Beetle vs Wandering Percher
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Beetle | Wandering Percher |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela hybrida | Diplacodes bipunctata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 11-16mm | Body 2.5-3 cm; wingspan 4-5 cm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Australia, Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Wandering Percher
A small dragonfly where males turn deep red with maturity while females remain yellow and brown. It is one of Australia's most abundant and adaptable dragonflies.
Did You Know?
It is often the first dragonfly to colonize newly created water bodies such as garden ponds.