Tiger Beetle vs African Ebony Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Beetle | African Ebony Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela hybrida | Phantasis gigantea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 11-16mm | 45-70 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
African Ebony Longhorn
An impressively large African lamiin with an elongated body and extremely long, spindly legs. It is found in the miombo woodlands of eastern and southern Africa. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to light traps.
Did You Know?
Its extraordinarily long legs can span over 150 mm from tip to tip, giving it a spider-like appearance.