Alpine Rove Beetle vs Hine's Emerald Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Rove Beetle | Hine's Emerald Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ocypus alpestris | Somatochlora hineana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Corduliidae |
| Size | 14-20 mm | 5-6 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Wetlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Alps, Central European mountains | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Alpine Rove Beetle
A large, black rove beetle of high-altitude meadows and forest edges. It is a fast-running predator of insects and larvae.
Did You Know?
It raises its flexible abdomen like a scorpion when threatened, though it has no stinger.
Hine's Emerald Dragonfly
A brilliant green-eyed emerald dragonfly found in calcareous spring-fed wetlands. It is one of the most endangered dragonflies in North America.
Did You Know?
Its larvae take two to four years to develop in the cold, mineral-rich groundwater of fens.