Azure Damselfly of Azores vs Columbia Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azure Damselfly of Azores | Columbia Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura hastata | Cicindela columbica |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 cm | 1-1.5 cm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Portugal | United States |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
Azure Damselfly of Azores
On the Azores, this species has evolved the only known all-female population of any odonate. These females reproduce through parthenogenesis.
Did You Know?
The Azores population is entirely female and reproduces without mating, a phenomenon unique among dragonflies and damselflies.
Columbia Tiger Beetle
A rare tiger beetle known from sandy riverbanks in the Pacific Northwest. It is an agile predator that chases down small insects on sand.
Did You Know?
Tiger beetles are among the fastest insects relative to body size, running so fast they temporarily go blind.