Benderman's Cave Beetle vs Familiar Bluet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Benderman's Cave Beetle | Familiar Bluet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudanophthalmus bendermani | Enallagma civile |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Carabidae | Coenagrionidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 28-37 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | United States | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Benderman's Cave Beetle
A tiny blind ground beetle restricted to a single cave system in Virginia. It is federally listed as endangered in the United States.
Did You Know?
It is known from only one cave in the entire world.
Familiar Bluet
One of the most common and widespread bluet damselflies in North America. Males are bright blue with black markings on the upper abdomen.
Did You Know?
It is the most frequently encountered damselfly species across most of the United States.