Calomera littoralis

  • Tiger beetle
  • Sandlaufkäfer
  • Cicindèle des rivages

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is terrestrial
  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 2 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Insects

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!