Turk's Tiger Beetle vs Benderman's Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turk's Tiger Beetle | Benderman's Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephalota turcica | Pseudanophthalmus bendermani |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Turkey, Middle East, Central Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Turk's Tiger Beetle
A distinctive tiger beetle found on saline lake shores and mudflats across Turkey and the Middle East. Its pale markings provide camouflage on white salt crusts.
Did You Know?
It thermoregulates by stilting its body high off the scorching salt flat surface on its long legs.
Benderman's Cave Beetle
A tiny blind ground beetle restricted to a single cave system in Virginia. It is federally listed as endangered in the United States.
Did You Know?
It is known from only one cave in the entire world.