Azure Damselfly of Azores vs Snowfield Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Azure Damselfly of Azores | Snowfield Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ischnura hastata | Geodromicus globulicollis |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 2.5-3 cm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Portugal | Alps, Carpathians, Scandinavian mountains |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
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.
Snowfield Rove Beetle
A small, cold-adapted omaline rove beetle found at high elevations near snowfields and glacier margins. It is active on snow surfaces where it hunts wind-blown insects trapped on the ice.
Did You Know?
This beetle is active at temperatures near freezing and has antifreeze proteins in its blood that prevent ice crystal formation.