Bark Gnawing Beetle vs Sapphire Flutterer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bark Gnawing Beetle | Sapphire Flutterer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogossita japonica | Rhyothemis triangularis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Trogossitidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 30-38mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | East Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Bark Gnawing Beetle
A predatory beetle found under bark where it hunts wood-boring larvae. Its flattened body is well suited to life in bark crevices.
Did You Know?
It is considered a beneficial species because it preys on destructive bark beetles.
Sapphire Flutterer
A small dragonfly with sapphire-blue metallic patches on its hindwings. It has a fluttering, butterfly-like flight pattern. Males display their iridescent wings in courtship flights over ponds.
Did You Know?
Its butterfly-like flight and metallic blue wings make it look more like a jeweled butterfly than a dragonfly.