Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle
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Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle
Cicindela tranquebarica
The Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle is a colorful insect with shiny, greenish bodies and striking white lines. They are fast runners and love to chase after their food, which includes small insects.
Habitat: Sandy areas
Appearance
The Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle has an iridescent metallic body, often coppery, green, or bronzed. It features distinctive pale, slanted (oblique) lines on each dark wing cover, making it easy to identify from other ground beetles.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyCarabidaeGenusCicindela
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its eyes are massive, helping it spot tiny prey from a distance.
Its larvae live in burrows, surprising prey that walks past!
Some tiger beetles hold the record for the fastest insect runners on Earth!
When it runs, it moves so fast it can temporarily "outrun" its own vision!
Special abilities
Ability
Lightning Sprint
Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle can run at incredible speeds because of its long, powerful legs that help them chase prey.
Ability
Iridescent Armor
Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle has shimmering colors that help them blend perfectly into sandy habitats, avoiding detection by predators.
Ability
Ambush Master
Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle can quickly snatch prey because of its razor-sharp mandibles and rapid reflexes.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 20-30 mm
- Size
- 10-14 mm
- Lifespan
- 60-120 days
- Flight Speed
- 15 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
This speedy beetle hunts small insects and spiders, making it a tiny but mighty predator!
Age differences: Larvae are also predatory, ambushing prey from burrows in the soil.
Primary Foods
- Ants
- Flies
- Caterpillars
- Spiders
- Small beetles
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
hunts
Silky Ant
Formica fusca
A common ant often captured by adult beetles.
hunts
House Fly
Musca domestica
A readily available food source for speedy adults.
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
A common bird predator of ground-dwelling insects.
eaten by
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
Can snatch adult beetles from the ground.
Traits
Striped
Marked with parallel bands or lines of color.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Be gentle and watch your step when exploring their habitats, so you don't accidentally hurt them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle's wingspan?
20-30 mm
How big is Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle?
10-14 mm
How long does Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle live?
60-120 days
How fast can Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle fly?
15 km/h
What does Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle eat?
This speedy beetle hunts small insects and spiders, making it a tiny but mighty predator!
Where is Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle usually found?
Sandy areas
How does Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle hunt?
Pursuit
How many legs does Oblique-lined Tiger Beetle have?
6
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