Banded Pennant vs Spanish Copperhead Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Pennant | Spanish Copperhead Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celithemis fasciata | Carabus macrocephalus |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 35-40mm | 22-32 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Mountains |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Spain and Portugal (Iberian Peninsula) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Pennant
A medium-sized dragonfly with bold dark bands across all four wings. Its body is dark with reddish markings. It perches prominently on the tips of twigs near water.
Did You Know?
It perches at the very tips of twigs, looking like a tiny flag waving in the wind.
Spanish Copperhead Ground Beetle
A large Iberian ground beetle with a distinctly oversized head and copper to bronze-colored elytra with deep sculptured ridges. It is endemic to the mountains of Spain and Portugal.
Did You Know?
Its exceptionally large head houses powerful mandible muscles, thought to be an adaptation for crushing the shells of mountain snails.