Tiger Beetle vs Beaded Lacewing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Beetle | Beaded Lacewing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela hybrida | Lomamyia latipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Berothidae |
| Size | 11-16mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| 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.
Beaded Lacewing
A small lacewing whose larvae live inside termite nests and prey on the termite workers. Adults have distinctive beaded wing venation.
Did You Know?
Beaded lacewing larvae immobilize termites by releasing a toxic gas from their abdomen before consuming them.