Cobalt Milkweed Beetle vs Tropical Flat Bark Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cobalt Milkweed Beetle | Tropical Flat Bark Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysochus cobaltinus auratus | Tricondyla aptera |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 8-11mm | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia (Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cobalt Milkweed Beetle
A subspecies of the cobalt blue milkweed beetle with slightly more golden-green coloring.
Did You Know?
The metallic blue and green coloring warns predators that it has sequestered toxic compounds from milkweed.
Tropical Flat Bark Tiger Beetle
A bizarre, ant-like tiger beetle with an extremely elongated body, narrow waist, and long legs. It hunts on tree bark in Southeast Asian rainforests and is completely flightless.
Did You Know?
Its ant-like body shape with a constricted waist is thought to be Batesian mimicry of large ants, allowing it to approach ant prey without being recognized as a predator.