Banded Oogaster Ground Beetle vs Broad Scarlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Oogaster Ground Beetle | Broad Scarlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anthia sexguttata | Crocothemis servilia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Carabidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 38-45mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Indian Subcontinent | Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Oogaster Ground Beetle
A large Indian ground beetle with six prominent white spots on its black elytra. It is a fast-running nocturnal predator of open ground.
Did You Know?
It produces a powerful defensive spray with a strong vinegar-like smell from abdominal glands.
Broad Scarlet
A robust dragonfly where males are brilliant scarlet-red with a broad flattened abdomen. Females are olive-brown. It is one of the most common dragonflies across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
It is one of the first dragonflies to colonize new water bodies, sometimes arriving within days of a pond being dug.