Bladetail vs Large Tropical Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bladetail | Large Tropical Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lindenia tetraphylla | Hesperus rufipennis |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Gomphidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 55-65 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | West Africa, Central Africa |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Bladetail
A large gomphid dragonfly with leaf-shaped abdominal expansions at the tail.
Did You Know?
It has declined dramatically due to loss of large natural lakes in the Mediterranean.
Large Tropical Rove Beetle
A large, impressive tropical rove beetle with red elytra and a black head and pronotum. It is one of the larger staphylinids in the African tropical forest fauna.
Did You Know?
This beetle can deliver a painful bite with its powerful mandibles if handled carelessly, one of the few rove beetles capable of breaking human skin.