Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis vs Columbia Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis | Columbia Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ameles decolor | Cicindela columbica |
| Order | Mantodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mantidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 20-30mm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Wahlberg's Velvet Mantis
A small ground-dwelling mantis from the Mediterranean. Females are wingless and brachypterous while males fly readily.
Did You Know?
One of the few European mantis species where the female has completely lost the ability to fly.
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.