Woodland Dor Beetle vs Oregon Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Woodland Dor Beetle | Oregon Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplotrupes stercorosus | Cicindela oregona |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Geotrupidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 12-19 mm | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Western North America from Alaska to California |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Woodland Dor Beetle
A medium-sized, convex dung beetle with a steel-blue or black dorsal surface and metallic blue-violet underside. Common in European woodlands where it buries deer and fox dung. Often heard buzzing loudly in flight.
Did You Know?
This beetle is often parasitized by phoretic mites that hitch rides to new dung sources.
Oregon Tiger Beetle
A variable-colored tiger beetle found in open sandy and gravelly habitats across western North America. Coloring ranges from greenish-bronze to dark brown.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most widespread tiger beetles in North America, with over a dozen recognized subspecies.