Toad Bug vs Columbia Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Toad Bug | Columbia Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gelastocoris oculatus | Cicindela columbica |
| Order | Hemiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gelastocoridae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Toad Bug
A warty bug that closely resembles a tiny toad and hops along stream banks.
Did You Know?
It leaps onto prey like a toad, using powerful hind legs to pounce.
Columbia Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle known from sandy riverbanks in the Pacific Northwest. It is an agile predator that chases down small insects on sand.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest insects relative to body size, running so fast they temporarily go blind.