Tiger Beetle vs Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tiger Beetle | Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela hybrida | Rosalia alpina ssp. |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 11-16mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Sardinia, Corsica, Mediterranean |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Sardinian Rosalia Longhorn
A stunning blue-gray longhorn beetle with black spots found in old beech forests. Mediterranean island populations are genetically distinct.
Did You Know?
Adults produce a rose-scented pheromone, giving the genus its name Rosalia.