Splendid Rove Beetle vs Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Splendid Rove Beetle | Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus splendens | Cicindela albissima |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 11-13 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Kane County, Utah, United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Splendid Rove Beetle
A large, shiny black rove beetle associated with mammal dung. Found across European pasturelands. An effective predator of dung fly larvae.
Did You Know?
One of the largest European Philonthus species, making it a dominant predator within dung communities.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes Tiger Beetle
A nearly white tiger beetle perfectly camouflaged against the pink-white sand dunes of its sole habitat in southern Utah. It is one of the most narrowly endemic tiger beetles in the world.
Did You Know?
Its entire world population occupies about 365 acres of sand dunes in Utah, and off-road vehicle recreation in the dunes is the primary threat to its survival.