Turk's Tiger Beetle vs Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Turk's Tiger Beetle | Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cephalota turcica | Cicindela hybrida |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 11-16mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Turkey, Middle East, Central Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
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.